Parc-Extension, Montreal: prices, rent, and living guide
The densest and most diverse square kilometre in the country, with two metro stations, Jarry Park and the best South Asian food in Montreal. The Université de Montréal's new MIL campus arrived on its edge, and the displacement argument that followed is the neighbourhood's defining issue.
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Typical house
$800K
Typical condo
$400K
One bedroom rent
$1,300/mo
Walk Score
88
Transit 88 · Bike 82
Known for: South Asian and Greek communities, Jean-Talon Street, and the UdeM MIL campus. Canada's densest square kilometre, and its most contested gentrification story.
Prices and rent in Parc-Extension
A typical Parc-Extension house costs about $800,000 and a typical condo about $400,000.
Estimated price by unit size
| Condo | Estimate | House | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $288,000 | 2 bed | $656,000 |
| 1 bed | $400,000 | 3 bed | $800,000 |
| 2 bed | $544,000 | 4 bed | $984,000 |
| 3 bed | $712,000 | 5+ bed | $1,200,000 |
Estimated monthly rent
| Unit | Monthly rent |
|---|---|
| Bachelor | $1,010 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,300 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,660 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,220 |
Unit-size prices and rents are scaled from one benchmark per neighbourhood and are estimates, not appraisals. Compare Parc-Extension with the rest of Montreal in the best neighbourhoods in Montreal guide.
Who Parc-Extension suits
Renters and buyers who want the lowest prices anywhere on the central island, with two metro stations and Jarry Park, and who want a genuinely multicultural street life.
Who it is wrong for
Anyone who wants space or green cover — it is the densest and one of the least treed neighbourhoods in the country — and buyers uncomfortable with an active displacement debate.
Pros
- Lowest prices of any central-island neighbourhood, with Parc and Acadie metro stations
- Parc Jarry on the doorstep, and the Jean-Talon Market a short walk east
- Some of the best South Asian and Greek food in Canada, at neighbourhood prices
Cons
- Low-income rate of 21 percent, the second highest in Montreal, and rising rents are displacing long-term tenants
- Extreme heat island effect: it is among the least treed and least green neighbourhoods in the city
- Very dense, with small units and almost no private outdoor space
Living in Parc-Extension
Getting around
Parc and Acadie on the Blue Line, Parc commuter rail station. Walk Score 88, Transit Score 88, Bike Score 82.
Safety
Safe day to day, with reported crime around the city average despite the density. The real risk residents raise is heat: it is among the least treed neighbourhoods in Canada and summer heat waves hit hard.
Restaurants
The best South Asian food in Canada along Jean-Talon and Jarry, alongside a long-established Greek restaurant presence.
Shopping
South Asian grocers and spice shops along Jean-Talon, with Marché Jean-Talon a short walk east.
Within a short walk or transit hop
- Parks
- Parc Jarry, Parc Howard, Parc Saint-Roch, the Champ des Possibles nearby
- Library
- Bibliothèque de Parc-Extension, Montreal public library network
- Recreation
- Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard, Parc Jarry pool and tennis, the UdeM MIL campus
- Groceries
- The South Asian grocers on Jean-Talon, Marché Jean-Talon a short walk, Épicerie Bombay
- Schools
- École Barclay, École Barthélemy-Vimont, Université de Montréal MIL campus
Safety text is a qualitative description of the area, not crime statistics. Scores are approximate and vary within the neighbourhood.
Renting in Parc-Extension
A one bedroom runs about $1,300 a month, and a two bedroom about $1,660.
Cheapest rents on the central island, in dense old plexes. Supply is real but rising rents and the new university campus have made displacement the neighbourhood's defining issue.
Where Parc-Extension is
Parc-Extension: frequently asked questions
What is the population of Parc-Extension?
Around 30,000 people in one of the smallest footprints in the city, making it the densest neighbourhood in Canada and one of the most diverse, with large South Asian and Greek communities.
Is Parc-Extension dangerous?
No. Reported crime sits around the city average despite the density, and residents describe it as safe day to day. The risk residents actually raise is heat: it is among the least treed neighbourhoods in the country and heat waves hit hard.
Is Parc-Extension gentrifying?
Rapidly and contentiously. The Université de Montréal's MIL campus opened on its northern edge and rents have risen sharply since. With a low-income rate of 21 percent — the second highest in Montreal — displacement is the neighbourhood's defining issue.
What is Parc-Extension known for?
The best South Asian food in Canada along Jean-Talon and Jarry, a long-established Greek community, Parc Jarry, and being the densest and most diverse square kilometre in the country.
How much is rent in Parc-Extension?
The cheapest on the central island — current listings run from around $880 to $2,850 depending on size and renovation. It is the last genuinely affordable central neighbourhood, which is exactly why the displacement argument is so sharp.
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