Apartments For Rent in Little Portugal, Montréal

Little Portugal does not demand use of a car because several other methods of transportation are at the disposal of house buyers. Physically active people will be pleased with the very pedestrian-friendly character of this part of the city; most common errands can be run without needing to use a vehicle, and there are also countless businesses in proximity. This neighbourhood is also an extremely convenient part of Montréal for cyclists. In particular, the cycling network is very comprehensive, and bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a short walk away. The public transit system in Little Portugal is excellent as a consequence of a few nearby bus lines. However, travelling by car is challenging in this area. That being said, it is a rather short drive to the nearest highway from anywhere in Little Portugal.

In this neighbourhood, parents and their schoolchildren will generally be able to get to schools and daycares by walking. When it comes to food, home buyers in Little Portugal will be pleased to learn that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away. Moreover, there are about 30 restaurants and a few cafes to enjoy in this neighbourhood.

Little Portugal has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Finding vibrant places in this part of the city is especially easy. The streets are usually busy with people, there is an extensive selection of entertainment venues, and with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Rue Rachel is among the most active streets in this part of Montréal. Most areas in Little Portugal are reasonably quiet, as the streets are generally quite tranquil. There is a fair amount of greenery in this part of the city; there are a few public green spaces nearby for residents to check out and they are especially well-distributed, which makes it very easy to get to them. In addition, residents will find that there are many tree-lined streets.

Around 80% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and 20% are owners. In this area, the majority of buildings are small apartment buildings, and the rest of the dwellings are mainly large apartment buildings. Most of the housing growth in this part of the city took place before the 1960s. This neighbourhood offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes.