Apartments For Rent in Shaughnessy Village, Montréal

Shaughnessy Village does not necessitate use of a car since various other means of transportation are accessible. A majority of the homes for sale in this part of the city are located in places that are very suitable for pedestrians; many day-to-day needs are very convenient to meet without a car, and many businesses are very close by. Bicycling is rather popular in Shaughnessy Village as this part of Montréal boasts reasonably good cycling infrastructure, and bike-share stations are seldomly more than a few blocks away. Getting around by public transit is very convenient in Shaughnessy Village as a consequence of plenty of nearby rapid transit stations with access to the Ligne 2 - Orange, Ligne 1 - Verte and Gare Centrale - Brossard, and over 50 nearby bus lines. In contrast, driving is a somewhat poor means of transportation in Shaughnessy Village. That being said, many homes for sale are a very short car ride from the nearest highway.

A general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short distance away in this part of Montréal. In addition, owing to 300-odd restaurants and cafes in Shaughnessy Village, there is almost always a place to get a meal or beverage just around the corner. It is also a very short walk to a great selection of clothing stores. Regarding education, families will welcome that no matter where their property is located in Shaughnessy Village, schools and daycares are nearby.

Shaughnessy Village offers a variety of experiences for those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces. Finding things to do is very easy in this neighbourhood. There are often crowds of people around, numerous entertainment venues can be found nearby, and it is very easy to find bars because they are well-spread throughout the area. Rue Guy is among the most dynamic streets in this neighbourhood. This part of the city also features a fair amount of greenery; green spaces are very easy to access since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to explore. In addition, residents will find that there are numerous tree-lined streets.

In Shaughnessy Village, about 80% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, while small apartment buildings are the main housing type in the rest of the housing stock. This area offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes. About 90% of the population of this neighbourhood rent their home and owners make up the remainder. About one third of properties in this area were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s.