Verdun, Montreal: prices, rent, and living guide
Wellington Street was named one of the coolest streets in the world, and Verdun pairs it with Montreal's only natural urban river beach and metro access, at prices well below the Plateau.
Best valueFirst time buyersFamilies
Typical house
$780K
Typical condo
$445K
One bedroom rent
$1,450/mo
Walk Score
88
Transit 80 · Bike 92
Known for: Wellington Street, named among the coolest streets in the world, and the river beach. River beach, Wellington Street, and the best value near downtown.
Prices and rent in Verdun
A typical Verdun house costs about $780,000 and a typical condo about $445,000.
Estimated price by unit size
| Condo | Estimate | House | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $320,000 | 2 bed | $640,000 |
| 1 bed | $445,000 | 3 bed | $780,000 |
| 2 bed | $605,000 | 4 bed | $959,000 |
| 3 bed | $792,000 | 5+ bed | $1,170,000 |
Estimated monthly rent
| Unit | Monthly rent |
|---|---|
| Bachelor | $1,130 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,450 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,860 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,480 |
Unit-size prices and rents are scaled from one benchmark per neighbourhood and are estimates, not appraisals. Compare Verdun with the rest of Montreal in the best neighbourhoods in Montreal guide.
Who Verdun suits
First time buyers and young families who want metro access, a genuine main street, and Montreal's only natural urban river beach, below Plateau prices.
Who it is wrong for
Buyers expecting the bargain Verdun was five years ago, and anyone needing an elevator building.
Pros
- Wellington Street was named one of the coolest streets in the world
- Montreal's only natural urban river beach plus extensive riverside pathways
- Three Green Line stations serve the borough
Cons
- The value gap has narrowed fast as the area gentrified
- Housing stock is mostly older walk-ups without elevators
- Some blocks remain rough and uneven
Living in Verdun
Getting around
De l'Église, Verdun, and Jolicoeur stations, Green Line. Walk Score 88, Transit Score 80, Bike Score 92.
Safety
Improving and generally safe, family oriented near the river. Some blocks away from Wellington remain rougher.
Restaurants
Wellington Street has become one of the city's better strips, with independent restaurants, cafés and microbreweries.
Shopping
Wellington Street carries independent boutiques, grocers and bakeries along one of the longest commercial strips in Montreal.
Within a short walk or transit hop
- Parks
- Parc Arthur-Therrien, Verdun Beach, riverside pathways, Île des Soeurs nearby
- Library
- Bibliothèque de Verdun, Bibliothèque Jacqueline-De Repentigny
- Recreation
- Auditorium de Verdun, Natatorium outdoor pool, riverside cycling
- Groceries
- Wellington Street shops, IGA on Wellington, Marché Verdun
- Schools
- École Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, École Beurling Academy
Safety text is a qualitative description of the area, not crime statistics. Scores are approximate and vary within the neighbourhood.
Renting in Verdun
A one bedroom runs about $1,450 a month, and a two bedroom about $1,860.
Getting expensive fast. Residents report the average three bedroom moving from about $1,500 to $2,100 over three years. Plexes dominate, the riverfront and Wellington Street are the draw, and turnover has slowed.
Where Verdun is
Verdun: frequently asked questions
Is Verdun a good neighbourhood?
It has become one of the most sought-after in Montreal: the riverfront and Verdun beach, Wellington Street's restaurants and shops, four metro stations and one of the most walkable borough profiles in the city.
Is Verdun still affordable?
Less than it was, and residents are vocal about it. One long-term resident reported the average three bedroom moving from about $1,500 to $2,100 over three years. Condos still start around $250,000, which keeps it cheaper than the Plateau.
What is Verdun known for?
Wellington Street — named one of the world's coolest streets — plus the St Lawrence riverfront, Verdun's urban beach, and having been a dry municipality until 2013, which is why its bar and restaurant scene arrived so recently and so fast.
Is Verdun safe?
Yes. It is one of the safer boroughs on the island, family oriented and well populated. The eastern end toward the Pointe and the industrial edge is quieter and less overlooked at night.
Is Verdun part of Montreal?
Yes, it is a borough of the City of Montreal, though it was an independent city until the 2002 merger and residents still talk about it as a place apart. It includes Nuns' Island.
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Little Burgundy
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