Ahuntsic, Montreal: prices, rent, and living guide
Named among the value picks that deliver quality of life with STM access at prices below the headline neighbourhoods, with Rivière-des-Prairies parkland and a settled family character.
FamiliesBest value
Typical house
$820K
Typical condo
$440K
One bedroom rent
$1,420/mo
Walk Score
80
Transit 76 · Bike 88
Known for: Rivière-des-Prairies parkland and quiet, settled family streets. Riverside parks and quiet family streets in the north end.
Prices and rent in Ahuntsic
A typical Ahuntsic house costs about $820,000 and a typical condo about $440,000.
Estimated price by unit size
| Condo | Estimate | House | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $317,000 | 2 bed | $672,000 |
| 1 bed | $440,000 | 3 bed | $820,000 |
| 2 bed | $598,000 | 4 bed | $1,009,000 |
| 3 bed | $783,000 | 5+ bed | $1,230,000 |
Estimated monthly rent
| Unit | Monthly rent |
|---|---|
| Bachelor | $1,110 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,420 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,820 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,430 |
Unit-size prices and rents are scaled from one benchmark per neighbourhood and are estimates, not appraisals. Compare Ahuntsic with the rest of Montreal in the best neighbourhoods in Montreal guide.
Who Ahuntsic suits
Families who want riverside parkland, quiet streets, and Orange Line access, at prices below the headline neighbourhoods.
Who it is wrong for
Anyone who wants to be close to the action, and younger renters who would find it dull.
Pros
- Rivière-des-Prairies parkland and extensive riverside pathways
- Three Orange Line stations with direct downtown access
- Quiet, settled family character with good local schools
Cons
- Well north of the action, so downtown trips take real time
- Quiet and residential to a degree younger renters find dull
- Limited restaurant and nightlife options
Living in Ahuntsic
Getting around
Henri-Bourassa, Sauvé, and Crémazie stations, Orange Line. Walk Score 80, Transit Score 76, Bike Score 88.
Safety
Safe, quiet and family oriented, with low reported crime and heavy riverside park use.
Restaurants
Fleury Street has developed into a genuine restaurant strip with bistros, cafés and bakeries.
Shopping
Promenade Fleury carries independent boutiques, bakeries and grocers, with Marché Central nearby for big-box retail.
Within a short walk or transit hop
- Parks
- Parc-nature de l'Île-de-la-Visitation, Parc Ahuntsic, Parc Nicolas-Viel
- Library
- Bibliothèque d'Ahuntsic, Bibliothèque de Salaberry
- Recreation
- Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard, riverside cycling, Île-de-la-Visitation trails
- Groceries
- Marché Central nearby, IGA on Fleury, Fleury Street shops
- Schools
- Collège Ahuntsic, École Sophie-Barat, École La Visitation
Safety text is a qualitative description of the area, not crime statistics. Scores are approximate and vary within the neighbourhood.
Renting in Ahuntsic
A one bedroom runs about $1,420 a month, and a two bedroom about $1,820.
Quiet, family-sized and good value. Plex flats and 1960s apartment buildings, with 22 percent of residents living alone. Rents run below the central boroughs and the Orange Line runs through it.
Where Ahuntsic is
Ahuntsic: frequently asked questions
Is Ahuntsic a good neighbourhood?
Residents describe it as safe for the most part, calm and residential, with large tree-lined streets and generous green space along the Rivière des Prairies. It is one of the better family options on the island at a sensible price.
Ahuntsic or NDG for a family with young kids?
NDG has the stronger Anglophone community and Monkland Village; Ahuntsic has more green space, cheaper housing and a quieter feel. If language is not the deciding factor, Ahuntsic usually wins on value.
What is Ahuntsic known for?
The Rivière des Prairies shoreline and its parks, Parc-nature de l'Île-de-la-Visitation, the Fleury Street commercial strip, and Collège Ahuntsic. It is one of the greenest residential boroughs on the island.
Is Ahuntsic safe?
Yes, with the caveat residents give: the pockets bordering Saint-Laurent and Montréal-Nord have a different profile from the rest. The core residential streets are quiet and reported crime is below the island average.
Who lives in Ahuntsic?
A mix of families and older residents — 22 percent of the population lives alone, and among seniors that rises to 43 percent, which is higher than the Montreal average. It is a settled, low-turnover neighbourhood.
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