Quartier-des-Spectacles, Montréal Rentals

Quartier-des-Spectacles is a great part of Montréal with respect to getting around without driving. Active house buyers will welcome the especially walk-friendly character of this area; carrying out day-to-day needs is very easy, and a variety of businesses are very nearby. A fair number of people in the area use their bicycle since the cycling network is very good, and a bike share station is usually located nearby. The public transit service in this part of the city is great. For instance, rapid transit stations, including Place-des-Arts Station, Station Berri-UQAM 2 and McGill Station on the Ligne 2 - Orange, Ligne 1 - Verte and Ligne 4 - Jaune, are not very far from the bulk of residences in the neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is connected by around 30 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most properties. In contrast, getting around by car is sometimes challenging in this part of Montréal. That being said, most houses for sale are a very short car ride from the closest highway.

It is typically possible for property owners in Quartier-des-Spectacles to purchase general and specialty groceries on foot. In addition, there are a fair number of opportunities for those who appreciate nearby restaurants and cafes. Concerning education, schools and daycares are easy to reach on foot from anywhere in Quartier-des-Spectacles.

Those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces will feel at home in Quartier-des-Spectacles. Finding things to do in this part of Montréal is especially easy. The streets are almost always busy with people, there are a large number of nearby entertainment venues, and with its around 30 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. The greenery in this area is not particularly prominent; to be more specific, residents will find that relatively few tree-lined streets are present. Nonetheless, it is very easy to get to parks since there are approximately 10 of them close by for residents to check out.

Large apartment buildings are the most common housing type, representing the majority of buildings in Quartier-des-Spectacles, but small apartment buildings are also present in the housing stock. There is a higher proportion of one bedroom homes in this neighbourhood. Around 70% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home while the rest are owners. A majority of the housing growth in this part of Montréal has happened after the year 2000.