Mercier-Ouest / Longue-Pointe, Montréal Rentals

No matter the medium of transportation, it is reasonably simple to move around in Mercier-Ouest / Longue-Pointe. Active house buyers will be pleased with the quite pedestrian-friendly character of this part of the city; many daily errands can be run without having to use a vehicle, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. Commuting by bicycle is also easy in this neighbourhood since there are few elevation changes to challenge cyclists. The very good public transit infrastructure makes transit a viable option for many people. For example, rapid transit stations, such as LaSalle Station, Radisson Station and Cadillac Station on the Ligne 1 - Verte, are commonly nearby from the majority of houses in the neighbourhood. Residents benefit from about 30 bus lines, and bus stops are commonly nearby. Travelling by car is also convenient in Mercier-Ouest / Longue-Pointe. Coming across a place to park is easy, and many real estate listings are a reasonably short car ride from the closest highway.

It is straightforward to reach the closest supermarket by walking in this part of the city. Moreover, there are a fair number of options for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes. In terms of education, families will welcome the proximity to daycares and schools, which are within walking distance from vast majority properties for sale in this part of the city.

Mercier-Ouest / Longue-Pointe offers a calm ambience and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time in green spaces. This area is reasonably good for those who prefer a quiet atmosphere, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, greenery is quite prominent in this part of the city; it is very easy to reach parks in the neighbourhood since there are a few of them nearby for residents to enjoy. In addition, residents will find that the tree canopy coverage for the majority of streets is fairly good.

About 70% of dwellings are small apartment buildings, making it easy to find apartments in Mercier-Ouest / Longue-Pointe, while duplexes are also present in the housing stock. This part of the city offers mainly one bedroom and two bedroom homes. Renters occupy about 70% of the properties in the neighbourhood while the rest are occupied by owners. Roughly 40% of homes in this neighbourhood were built prior to the 1960s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s and the 2000s.