Apartments For Rent in Villeray, Montréal

No matter the mode of transportation, it is very straightforward to travel in Villeray. This part of the city is an extremely pleasant part of Montréal for pedestrians; all day-to-day errands can be run without needing to use a vehicle, and there are also a fair number of businesses close by. Bicycling is very popular in Villeray because the terrain is flat, and the cycling infrastructure is reasonably good. The public transit network in Villeray is very convenient as a result of plenty of nearby rapid transit stations on the Ligne 2 - Orange and Ligne 5 - Bleue, and about 20 nearby bus lines. Villeray is also a fairly convenient part of Montréal for driving. It is a short car ride to the closest highway, such as Autoroute Métropolitaine, from any home in Villeray.

In this part of the city, families will almost always be able to get to daycares and schools on foot. In terms of eating, it is very often an option for house buyers in Villeray to shop for general and specialty groceries on foot. Rue De Castelnau is among the best streets for food stores. Additionally, this part of the city is a fairly good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe.

Villeray has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Villeray is reasonably quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour, although there are still several louder sections, especially closer to Autoroute Métropolitaine or the railway line. The greenery in this area is prominent as the tree canopy coverage for the majority of streets is good. It is very easy to access parks in the neighbourhood since there are around 20 of them close by for residents to check out. Finally, this neighbourhood has a large number of areas to enjoy. Despite the fact that there is a limited selection of entertainment venues, the streets are usually busy with people, and finding one of the about 10 bars is very easy because they are generally situated in especially convenient locations. Rue Saint-Hubert is among the most lively streets in this area.

The sizeable percentage of small apartment buildings in the housing stock of Villeray is an important part of its character. Most of the housing growth in this neighbourhood took place before the 1960s. This part of the city is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Renters occupy about 70% of the properties in the neighbourhood whereas the rest are occupied by owners.