Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montréal Rentals

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal does not require use of a car because various other means of transportation are at the disposal of house buyers. Thanks to 3 rapid transit stations (Sherbrooke Station, Mont-Royal Station and Laurier Station) with access to the Ligne 2 - Orange, and about 30 nearby bus lines, the excellent public transit infrastructure allows people to get to many destinations without needing a vehicle. Walking is also especially practical for home buyers in this part of the city; most daily needs are very convenient to carry out without the use of a car, and a large number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Le Plateau-Mont-Royal is an extraordinarily pleasant part of Montréal for bike riders. More precisely, bike-share stations are never more than a short walk away, and the cycling network is very good.

In Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, parents and their kids will generally be able to get to schools and daycares by walking. Besides public schools, there are private primary and secondary schools. With respect to eating, it is typically practical for house buyers in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal to shop for general and specialty groceries by walking. Rue Saint-Viateur is among the best streets for groceries. Furthermore, there are a fair number of opportunities for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes.

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Finding things to do is very easy in this part of Montréal. There is an extensive selection of entertainment venues, the streets are usually busy with people, and it is very easy to find places to go out at night because they are well-distributed throughout the area. Most areas in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal are quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Greenery is present in this area; it is very easy to get to public green spaces in the borough since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to discover. Moreover, residents will find that there are many tree-lined streets.

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal experienced its biggest building boom before the 1960s, so most of the available properties are from this era. The substantial proportion of small apartment buildings in the housing stock of this borough is an important part of its character. Roughly 70% of the units in the borough are occupied by renters and 30% are occupied by owners. This part of Montréal offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes.