Tenant placement in Verdun.
The fast-rising neighborhood — riverfront, bike paths, and a steadily growing market.
Median 2-BR rent
$1,700 – $2,000
Coordinated by
OACIQ broker
Local market
The rental market in Verdun
Verdun has seen accelerated transformation over the past 5-7 years. Riverfront development, the success of rue de Verdun (cafés, restaurants, shops), proximity to downtown (12 minutes by metro via De L'Église or Verdun), and a major influx of young families and professionals have created a steadily growing market. Rents have closed much of the gap with the Plateau, but supply remains more accessible.
Tenant profile — Verdun
Dominant profile: young families (30-40 with young kids), young couples, remote workers seeking space and quiet. Marked increase in anglophone-bilingual profiles (downtown and West Island proximity). Solid payment capacity, average tenancy longer than the Plateau (often 24+ months).
Average time to lease: 2 to 3 weeks in high season, 3 to 5 weeks in low season. The market is more measured than the Plateau — tenants take time to visit and compare. A well-prepared good unit rarely sits more than 3 weeks.
Neighborhood highlights
Why Verdun attracts
These characteristics translate directly into a wider candidate pool and faster leasing speed.
Riverfront and bike paths — strong selling point for families and active profiles
De L'Église and Verdun metros — downtown access in 12-15 minutes
Rue de Verdun in full swing — cafés, restaurants, shops
Lots of recently renovated units, demand for modern kitchens/baths
Rapidly evolving neighborhood profile — rents keep climbing
Inside the neighbourhood
What drives rental demand in Verdun
Transit, services, schools and tenant profile: the factors that set the rent you can achieve and how fast your unit leases.
Transit
Verdun, De l'Église, LaSalle and Jolicoeur stations (green line). REM Île-des-Sœurs station — 9 min to downtown and 25 min to the airport. 24h bus service on Verdun/LaSalle.
Walkability
Excellent walkability around Wellington and the waterfront — groceries, cafés and services within 5 minutes. Continuous riverside bike path to the Lachine Canal and downtown.
Shops and services
Microbreweries (Brasserie Harricana, Benelux), specialty roasters, award-winning restaurants on Wellington, IGA and Provigo, plus Atwater Market 10 min by bike.
Schools
Multiple French and English primary schools, quick access to Concordia (Loyola campus), McGill University and ÉTS.
Parks and green space
Arthur-Therrien Park, Parc des Rapides (urban wildlife), Verdun Beach, Souvenir Park, plus Île-des-Sœurs riverside trails.
Neighbourhood life
Riverside vibe paired with dense neighbourhood life: Wellington brunches, evening walks at Arthur-Therrien, summer river swims. Tight-knit community, lots of young families and dogs.
Who rents here
Young families, young professionals seeking a riverside lifestyle, Concordia and ÉTS students. On Île-des-Sœurs: executives, expats, REM commuters.
Rent context
One of Montreal's tightest markets since 2020. Units on Wellington or near the waterfront lease within days. Rents are rising, but the recent-condo and Île-des-Sœurs tower inventory stays broader.
Our method
From empty unit to signed lease — tailored to Verdun.
Five structured steps, compliant with the Quebec legal framework, calibrated to your neighborhood's candidate profile.
Evaluation
On-site visit or remote review, recommended rent for Verdun.
Listing launch
Photos, listing tailored to the neighborhood's tenant profile, distribution on the right channels.
Pre-screening
Inquiry filtering, first qualifying questions, file request.
Verification
With written consent: credit, references, employment, TAL history.
Signing
Coordinated by our OACIQ broker. TAL-compliant lease, complete annexes.
Questions from Verdun owners
Answers specific to the local market, tenant profile, and your neighborhood's particularities.
Get my evaluationVerdun or Plateau for my condo?+
Verdun for family profile, more quiet, better space-to-price ratio. Plateau for young-pro profile, nightlife, faster leasing. Verdun typically leases slightly cheaper but stays leased longer with less turnover.
Is the July 1 effect as strong in Verdun as on the Plateau?+
Present but softened. Verdun attracts more families, who often align their moves with the school year (June/August for September starts). The peak spreads more than on the Plateau.
Which Verdun areas lease fastest?+
Vieux-Verdun (near De L'Église metro) and rue Wellington lease in 1-2 weeks. Areas farther from metro or river take 3-4 weeks. Explicitly mentioning walk times to metro and river in the listing improves results.
How many inclusions are expected in Verdun?+
Standard: heating and hot water included. Premium: electricity or outdoor parking. Family tenants happily pay more for parking (Verdun introduced paid street parking in 2023).
Other neighborhoods
Montreal neighborhoods
Plateau-Mont-Royal
$1,750 – $2,100 · median 2-BR
Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie
$1,600 – $1,950 · median 2-BR
Mile End
$1,800 – $2,200 · median 2-BR
Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG)
$1,600 – $2,000 · median 2-BR
Outremont
$2,000 – $2,500 · median 2-BR
Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
$1,400 – $1,700 · median 2-BR
Côte-des-Neiges
$1,500 – $1,800 · median 2-BR
Villeray
$1,500 – $1,800 · median 2-BR
Griffintown
$2,100 – $2,600 · median 2-BR
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