Montreal Neighborhoods Comparison: Rent, Transit & Walkability

Rent and Transit Comparison

Choosing a Montreal neighbourhood means balancing rent, commute, and lifestyle. Here's how the city's major areas compare for a typical 4½ apartment in 2026:

• Ville-Marie (Downtown): Rent $1,500–$2,200 | Walk Score: 95 | Metro: 4 lines | Commute: 0 min
• Plateau-Mont-Royal: Rent $1,200–$1,600 | Walk Score: 92 | Metro: Orange | Commute: 10 min
• Griffintown: Rent $1,600–$2,200 | Walk Score: 88 | Metro: Orange/REM | Commute: 5 min
• Verdun: Rent $1,100–$1,500 | Walk Score: 85 | Metro: Green | Commute: 15 min
• Saint-Henri: Rent $1,150–$1,500 | Walk Score: 86 | Metro: Orange | Commute: 12 min
• Rosemont: Rent $1,100–$1,450 | Walk Score: 84 | Metro: Blue/Orange | Commute: 18 min
• CDN: Rent $1,050–$1,350 | Walk Score: 80 | Metro: Blue/Orange | Commute: 20 min
• Villeray: Rent $1,050–$1,400 | Walk Score: 82 | Metro: Orange | Commute: 20 min
• LaSalle: Rent $1,100–$1,400 | Walk Score: 68 | Metro: Green (Angrignon) | Commute: 30 min
• Longueuil: Rent $1,000–$1,300 | Walk Score: 62 | Metro: Yellow | Commute: 25 min
• Laval: Rent $1,050–$1,350 | Walk Score: 55 | Metro: Orange | Commute: 35 min

Walkability and Bike Scores

Montreal consistently ranks among Canada's most walkable cities. The Plateau, Ville-Marie, and Mile End score above 90 for walkability, meaning daily errands rarely require a car. Verdun, Saint-Henri, and Rosemont score in the 80s — very walkable with occasional transit use. Suburban areas like LaSalle, Laval, and the South Shore drop into the 55–70 range, where a car becomes helpful for groceries and weekend errands.

For cycling, Montreal's network of protected bike lanes makes car-free living viable across most central boroughs. The Plateau, Rosemont, and Verdun have the densest BIXI coverage, with stations every few blocks.

How to Use This Comparison

Start by setting your maximum rent, then filter by commute tolerance. If you need to be downtown in under 20 minutes without a car, focus on the Plateau, Griffintown, Saint-Henri, Verdun, or CDN. If you can handle a 30+ minute commute for lower rent and more space, LaSalle, Longueuil, and Laval become strong contenders.

Once you've narrowed your options, Up & Out can help you get there. We move Montrealers between every neighbourhood on this list — and we offer free quotes so you can factor moving costs into your decision. Contact us today.