Centre-Sud, Montréal Rentals

This area offers house buyers the choice between a diversity of means of transportation. Thanks to many nearby rapid transit stations on the Ligne 2 - Orange, Ligne 4 - Jaune and Ligne 1 - Verte, and around 30 nearby bus lines, residents can rely on public transit to travel in Centre-Sud. Most houses for sale in this part of Montréal are located in areas that are also very conducive to walking; meeting daily needs is especially convenient by walking, and there are also a large number of businesses nearby. This area is a very convenient part of Montréal for cyclists. More specifically, bike-share stations are never more than a short distance away, and this neighbourhood boasts a good cycling infrastructure.

It is convenient to access both a general and a specialty grocery store on foot from any home in Centre-Sud. Likewise, there is typically a restaurant or cafe just around the corner. When it comes to education, schools and daycares are convenient to reach on foot from most properties for sale in Centre-Sud. At the secondary level, both public and private schools can be found.

Centre-Sud has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Centre-Sud is quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, although there are still several noisier areas, especially closer to Autoroute Ville-Marie or one of the railway lines. Greenery is reasonably prominent in this part of Montréal; parks, including Parc des Faubourgs, are especially well-situated and there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to check out, making it very easy to get to them. Moreover, residents will find that numerous tree-lined streets are present. Lastly, there are a very large number of things to do in this area for those looking for a dynamic vibe. There are usually masses of people around, there are numerous nearby entertainment venues, and places to go out at night are well-distributed throughout the area.

The large percentage of small apartment buildings in the housing stock of Centre-Sud is an important part of its character. This area offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Renters occupy around three quarters of the properties in Centre-Sud while the remainder are occupied by owners. The homes in this neighbourhood are quite old, because about 40% of its dwellings were built prior to the 1960s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built in the 1960s and the 2000s.