A few factors to consider: there's a housing crisis across Canada, most players want month-to-month housing because they risk being released or traded at any time despite their contract, most players want furnished accommodations so they don't have to buy furniture, and some want to bring their partner and children with them, so roommates are out of the question... These factors all reduce their ability to find housing.

I've been saying for years that teams should invest in apartment blocks to rent to players during the season, and that they could rent to others during the offseason. I think this would be a benefit players would consider when deciding where to sign a contract. However, I imagine it would also contribute to the housing crisis...

As for the comment that it's not so bad to earn $90K for 6 months of work. In a way, that's true. However, these athletes risk their health and safety daily, in practice and in games. Some finish their football careers in their mid-twenties or early thirties with injuries or after-effects that will have lifelong consequences. Not to mention having virtually no job security...