Living in Griffintown, Montreal

Monthly rent in CAD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Montreal dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,100/month — roughly 14% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,400 - $3,000/month and three-bedrooms $3,200 - $4,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Montreal areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the new, condos, canal tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Verdun. For a shorter commute, see Downtown.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps REM as the nearest light rail stop, Place des Débardeurs as nearby green space and Allons Vert as the nearest supermarket around the Griffintown reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Griffintown, Montreal?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Griffintown costs $1,900 - $2,300/month (second-hand contract) or $1,700 - $2,100/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,400 - $3,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,200 - $4,000/month.

Is Griffintown safe for expats?

Griffintown has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Griffintown to Montreal center?

The commute from Griffintown to Montreal city center takes approximately 12 minutes by walk.

What is Griffintown like to live in?

Rapidly developing condo district. New restaurants, canal-side living, young professionals. In our data it is tagged as new, condos, canal.