Parc-Lafontaine, Montréal Rentals

Parc-Lafontaine does not require driving because several other methods of transportation are at the disposal of homeowners. The public transit service in Parc-Lafontaine is excellent. For instance, rapid transit stations, including Sherbrooke Station and Mont-Royal Station with access to the Ligne 2 - Orange, are generally nearby from most homes in the neighbourhood. There are approximately 10 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is typically very close. Parc-Lafontaine is also an extremely pleasant part of Montréal for pedestrians; most common errands can be run without having to use a car, and there are also a very large number of businesses in proximity. Physically active home buyers will welcome the especially bicycling-friendly character of this neighbourhood. In particular, the bicycling infrastructure is especially comprehensive, and bike-share stations are seldomly more than a few blocks away.

Home buyers in Parc-Lafontaine will be pleased to learn that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away. Likewise, those who enjoy dining out won't have to walk far in this part of Montréal, where over 50 restaurants and a few coffee shops are available, for example on Rue Saint-Denis. Concerning education, in Parc-Lafontaine, families will almost always be able to reach schools and daycares by walking.

Parc-Lafontaine has a character that caters to a very diverse group of people. Parc-Lafontaine is fairly good for those who need a quiet atmosphere, as noise from streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Greenery is prominent in this part of Montréal; access to green spaces, such as Parc la Fontaine, is very easy from most locations within the neighbourhood since there are about 10 of them nearby for residents to unwind in. Moreover, residents will find that most streets have good tree coverage. Finally, there are a very large number of energetic parts in this area to explore. A wide selection of entertainment venues can be found nearby, the streets are usually busy with people, and it is very easy to find bars as they are well-spread throughout the area.

The sizeable proportion of small apartment buildings in the housing stock of Parc-Lafontaine is an important part of its character. This part of the city is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Renters occupy roughly 70% of the properties in Parc-Lafontaine whereas the rest are occupied by owners. Most of the houses available in the housing market in this neighbourhood were built before the 1960s, when most of the housing growth took place.