Montreal has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Downtown CBD at the trophy tier.

  • 5 submarkets covered.
  • Trophy tier: Downtown CBD.
  • Prime tier: Mile-Ex & Marconi, Griffintown & Old Port, René-Lévesque West.
  • Established/emerging tier: West Island & Saint-Laurent.

Montreal Class A submarkets

Montreal has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by Downtown CBD at the trophy tier.

TL;DR

  • 5 submarkets covered.
  • Trophy tier: Downtown CBD.
  • Prime tier: Mile-Ex & Marconi, Griffintown & Old Port, René-Lévesque West.
  • Established/emerging tier: West Island & Saint-Laurent.

By tier

**Downtown CBD** (trophy, ~C$52/sqft/yr · ≈ $38.5 PSF/yr USD) — Trophy stock at Place Ville Marie. **Mile-Ex & Marconi** (prime, ~C$40/sqft/yr · ≈ $29.6 PSF/yr USD) — AI research and tech cluster. **Griffintown & Old Port** (prime, ~C$44/sqft/yr · ≈ $32.6 PSF/yr USD) — Repositioned waterfront creative submarket. **René-Lévesque West** (prime, ~C$42/sqft/yr · ≈ $31.1 PSF/yr USD) — Trophy expansion corridor. **West Island & Saint-Laurent** (established, ~C$28/sqft/yr · ≈ $20.7 PSF/yr USD) — Aerospace and tech belt.

Key facts

cityMontreal
countryCanada
regionAmericas
classARentLocal38 CAD/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$28/sqft/yr
vacancy18.6%
typicalLeaseYears10
typicalRentFreeMonths12
submarkets5
primeYieldPct6.6%
trophyCount1
primeCount3

Frequently asked questions

How many Class A submarkets are in Montreal?
5, ranging from trophy (Downtown CBD) down to established and emerging clusters.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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