# Montreal office transit and commute

> STM Métro (four lines), exo commuter rail, and REM automated light rail (opening progressively 2024-25).

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- STM Métro (four lines), exo commuter rail, and REM automated light rail (opening progressively 2024-25).
- Trophy submarket is Downtown CBD — anchor for the highest-density Class A.
- Mile-Ex & Marconi offers a strong commute alternative at lower rent.
- Commute mapping should be done on real headcount postcode data, not abstract isochrones.

## Key facts
- **city**: Montreal
- **country**: Canada
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: C$38/sqft/yr · ≈ $28.1 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $28/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 18.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 12
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.6%
- **trophySubmarket**: Downtown CBD

## FAQ
### Which Montreal submarket has the best commute economics?
Downtown CBD typically combines the deepest transit access with the highest rent premium. Mile-Ex & Marconi is the practical alternative — strong access at materially lower rent.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/montreal/transit-and-commute), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.