Downtown, Fredericton Rentals

Active home buyers will welcome the pedestrian-friendly nature of this neighbourhood; many daily needs are easy to meet without the use of a vehicle, and plenty of businesses are reasonably close by. Downtown is also a fairly pleasant part of Fredericton for bike riders. For instance, the cycling network is well-developed, and there are a limited number of elevation changes for cyclists to brave. Public transit users may experience few options in Downtown by reason of the low service level. Thankfully, house owners benefit from about 10 bus lines, and it is very convenient to find a nearby bus stop from most homes. In contrast, driving is often the favoured transportation option in Downtown. It is a reasonably short drive to the closest highway from any location in Downtown, and it is straightforward to park.

Schools and daycares are easy to walk to from any location in Downtown. With respect to eating, a portion of house buyers in this neighbourhood may be able to do grocery shopping on foot, while others will need a vehicle. Residents benefit from approximately 30 restaurants and cafes as well.

Downtown is a very good neighbourhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed environment. Parks are very easy to access since there are about 10 of them close by for residents to check out. Most areas in this part of Fredericton are very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour.

Around 45% of homes in Downtown were built prior to the 1960s, while most of the remaining buildings were built in the 1990s and the 2000s. In this area, many dwellings are small apartment buildings, and the rest of the properties are mainly townhouses. Renters occupy about 80% of the properties in the neighbourhood and 20% are occupied by owners. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes.