Downtown St. John's, St. John's Rentals

It is very convenient for people walking to navigate this neighbourhood; running common errands is convenient, and there are also a good number of businesses close by. However, it is at times difficult to get around by bike in Downtown St. John's because cyclists encounter a considerable amount of elevation changes, and the cycling infrastructure is not especially extensive. Public transit riders may experience few options in Downtown St. John's due to the service's low frequency. Nevertheless, property owners benefit from a few bus lines, and the nearest bus stop is typically just around the corner. In contrast, driving is a fairly good means of transportation in Downtown St. John's. It is convenient to park, and many real estate listings are a very short car ride from the nearest highway.

Parents and their kids will value that no matter where their house is situated in this part of the city, schools and daycares are close by. Regarding food, house buyers in this area will appreciate that a grocery store is always only a very short walk away. Residents can enjoy over 50 restaurants and coffee shops as well.

Downtown St. John's is reasonably quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Even though the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this area, its main streets are still quite dynamic.

In Downtown St. John's, around 40% of buildings are small apartment buildings, whereas the rest are mainly townhouses. This part of the city also has a good choice of housing sizes; it is quite easy to find homes ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About 60% of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters whereas owners occupy the remainder. Most homes in this part of the city were built before the 1960s, during its most significant building boom.