Apartments For Rent in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Montréal

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve permits home buyers to get around using various methods of transportation. Many of the houses for sale in this borough are located in places that are reasonably well-suited for people who prefer to travel on foot; most daily needs are easy to carry out without the need for a vehicle, and there are also a fair number of businesses in proximity. This part of the city will also appeal to physically active home buyers since it is rather suitable for cycling. More specifically, the cycling infrastructure is good, and bicycle riders do not encounter serious elevation changes. The public transit service in this borough is good thanks to plenty of nearby rapid transit stations on the Ligne 1 - Verte, and over 50 nearby bus lines. Driving is also a reasonably good transportation option in this part of Montréal. The majority of properties for sale are a reasonably short drive from the nearest highway, such as Autoroute Transcanadienne, and parking is easy.

It is very often feasible for house buyers in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve to buy groceries by walking. There are over 50 supermarkets in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, and the best selection can be found on streets like Rue Sherbrooke. Furthermore, a restaurant is typically just around the corner, and there are also approximately 20 coffee shops in this part of Montréal. House buyers can find a fair number of clothing stores within walking distance. Concerning education, in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, parents and their children will almost always be able to reach daycares and schools without the use of a vehicle.

Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve is quiet overall, as the streets tend to be quite tranquil, however noise can be problematic near one of the railway lines, Autoroute 25 or Autoroute Transcanadienne. However, greenery is reasonably prominent in this part of Montréal as the tree canopy coverage for the majority of streets is good. There are over 150 green spaces close by for residents to explore, like Parc Baldwin and Parc Chénier-Beaugrand, and they are very well-situated, which results in them being very easy to get to from most locations within this part of the city. Finally, although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this area, the vibe is still quite lively around its busier streets, and with its approximately 30 bars, there are options for nighttime activities.

The predominance of small apartment buildings in the housing stock of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve is an important part of its character. This part of the city is primarily composed of one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Renters occupy about two thirds of the units in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve while owners occupy the remainder. About 40% of properties in this part of Montréal were constructed before the 1960s, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 2000s.