Apartments For Rent in Downtown St. John's, St. John's

This part of the city will appeal to physically active people because it is especially suitable for walking; many day-to-day needs are easy to carry out on foot, and plenty of businesses are close by. However, the bike is a sometimes poor method of transportation in Downtown St. John's because there are quite a few hills, and this neighbourhood is home to a somewhat poor cycling infrastructure. The public transit system in Downtown St. John's is not very convenient. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and the closest bus stop is usually just around the corner. On the other hand, driving is a fairly good transportation option in Downtown St. John's. The majority of real estate listings are a very short drive from the nearest highway, and finding a place to park is easy.

It is usually an option for house buyers in this part of St. John's to do their groceries by walking. Moreover, there is often a restaurant or cafe in close proximity. Regarding education, it is a rather short walk to access schools and daycares from most houses for sale in this area.

People who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere will enjoy Downtown St. John's. Downtown St. John's is very quiet overall, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. Although this neighbourhood is not known for its lively atmosphere, its busier streets are still quite dynamic.

Small apartment buildings are the main housing type, representing around 40% of dwellings in Downtown St. John's, and the remainder are mainly townhouses. This neighbourhood also has a good choice of unit sizes; houses range from lofts to four or more bedrooms. About 60% of the dwellings in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and 40% are occupied by owners. This area experienced its biggest construction boom pre-1960, so most of the available housing is from this era.