Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Montreal: prices, rent, and living guide
Popular for its green spaces and neighbourhood retail, with the Jean-Talon Market, the Botanical Garden, and Promenade Masson giving it a settled, family oriented feel.
FamiliesBest valueCar free living
Typical house
$880K
Typical condo
$480K
One bedroom rent
$1,520/mo
Walk Score
90
Transit 83 · Bike 94
Known for: The Botanical Garden, Olympic Park, and Promenade Masson. Green spaces, local shops, and unhurried joie de vivre.
Prices and rent in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie
A typical Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie house costs about $880,000 and a typical condo about $480,000.
Estimated price by unit size
| Condo | Estimate | House | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $346,000 | 2 bed | $722,000 |
| 1 bed | $480,000 | 3 bed | $880,000 |
| 2 bed | $653,000 | 4 bed | $1,082,000 |
| 3 bed | $854,000 | 5+ bed | $1,320,000 |
Estimated monthly rent
| Unit | Monthly rent |
|---|---|
| Bachelor | $1,190 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,520 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,950 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,600 |
Unit-size prices and rents are scaled from one benchmark per neighbourhood and are estimates, not appraisals. Compare Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie with the rest of Montreal in the best neighbourhoods in Montreal guide.
Who Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie suits
Families who want green space, a settled neighbourhood feel, and Promenade Masson's local retail, at prices well below the Plateau.
Who it is wrong for
Anyone wanting nightlife, and buyers who do not research which part of this very large borough they are actually buying in.
Pros
- Exceptional green space including the Botanical Garden and Maisonneuve Park
- Promenade Masson gives it a genuine neighbourhood high street
- Three metro stations and strong bike infrastructure throughout
Cons
- Large and uneven; the experience varies enormously across the borough
- Little nightlife by Plateau or Mile End standards
- Eastern stretches are considerably further from downtown
Living in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie
Getting around
Beaubien, Rosemont, and Jean-Talon stations. Walk Score 90, Transit Score 83, Bike Score 94.
Safety
Safe and residential throughout, with strong family presence and well-used parks.
Restaurants
Promenade Masson and Beaubien carry neighbourhood bistros, cafés and bakeries, with Little Italy at the western edge.
Shopping
Promenade Masson is a genuine local high street with independent grocers, bakeries, boutiques and hardware.
Within a short walk or transit hop
- Parks
- Jardin botanique, Parc Maisonneuve, Parc Molson, Parc Père-Marquette
- Library
- Bibliothèque Marc-Favreau, Bibliothèque Rosemont
- Recreation
- Olympic Park, Biodôme, Centre Père-Marquette pool, Insectarium
- Groceries
- Marché Jean-Talon, Promenade Masson shops, IGA on Masson
- Schools
- École Saint-Jean-de-la-Lande, Collège Jean-Eudes, École Père-Marquette
Safety text is a qualitative description of the area, not crime statistics. Scores are approximate and vary within the neighbourhood.
Renting in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie
A one bedroom runs about $1,520 a month, and a two bedroom about $1,950.
Majority renter, at around $800 a month on average for housing across the borough. Plex apartments with balconies and back lanes, close to Jean-Talon Market and three metro stations.
Where Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie is
Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie: frequently asked questions
Is Rosemont a good place to live?
It is one of the most balanced boroughs in Montreal: residential calm, real local commerce, the Jean-Talon Market, three metro stations and extensive parks. Rents average around $800 a month across the borough and the majority of residents rent.
What are the pros and cons of Rosemont?
Pros: affordability, parks, the market, metro access and quiet plex streets. Cons: it is large and uneven, the eastern reaches are a long way from anything, and 23,350 people live alone here, second only to the Plateau, which shapes the feel.
What are the demographics of Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie?
About 140,000 residents across the borough, skewing to young adults and single-person households. It is majority renter, with the plex housing stock that implies.
Rosemont or Villeray?
They adjoin and are similar in character and price. Rosemont is larger and has more parks; Villeray is slightly more compact and has a stronger commercial strip. Most people who consider one consider the other.
What is there to do in Rosemont?
The Jean-Talon Market, the Botanical Garden and Olympic Park at the eastern end, Parc Maisonneuve, the Plaza Saint-Hubert shopping street, and a dense run of cafés, pizzerias and restaurants through La Petite-Patrie.
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