Apartments For Rent in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Montréal

This area will draw house buyers that use a variety of methods of transportation. The good public transit network allows people to get to many destinations without needing a car. More precisely, rapid transit stations, including Honoré-Beaugrand Station, LaSalle Station and Pie-IX Station with access to the Ligne 1 - Verte, are generally a short distance away from the majority of properties in the borough. There are over 50 bus lines passing through the borough, and bus stops are not very far from most residences. This borough will also attract people who appreciate residing in a compact area because it is reasonably geared to walking; running common errands is easy without a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Physically active property owners will be pleased with the rather bicycling-friendly character of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. More precisely, the topography is moderately flat, and this area boasts reasonably good cycling infrastructure.

It is very convenient to get to the closest supermarket without needing a vehicle in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. Rue Sherbrooke is among the best streets for groceries. Moreover, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and there are also a few cafes in this borough. As far as education is concerned, schools and daycares are very easy to reach without the need to get in a car from most homes for sale in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. Residents have the choice between public and private schools at both the primary and secondary school level.

The character of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. Greenery is present in this area as the majority of streets have reasonably good tree coverage. Public green spaces, such as Parc Champêtre and Parc Saint-Donat, are very well-situated and there are over 50 of them close by for residents to visit, making them very easy to reach. This borough is also reasonably quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour - although that is not the case closer to Autoroute Transcanadienne, Autoroute 25 or one of the railway lines.

Around two thirds of the population of this borough rent their home and one third are owners. Most dwellings are small apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in this area, and the rest of the houses are mainly duplexes. About 40% of homes in this part of the city were constructed prior to the 1960s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 2000s. This borough is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes.