# West Island & Saint-Laurent vs other Montreal submarkets

> West Island & Saint-Laurent (established, ~C$28/sqft/yr · ≈ $20.7 PSF/yr USD) is one of 5 Montreal Class A submarkets we track.

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## TL;DR
- West Island & Saint-Laurent sits at established tier.
- Average rent C$28/sqft/yr · ≈ $20.7 PSF/yr USD vs city average 38.
- Compared submarkets: Downtown CBD (trophy), Mile-Ex & Marconi (prime), Griffintown & Old Port (prime).

## Key facts
- **city**: Montreal
- **submarket**: West Island & Saint-Laurent
- **tier**: established
- **averageRentLocal**: C$28/sqft/yr · ≈ $20.7 PSF/yr USD
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $28/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 18.6%

## FAQ
### What other submarkets compete with West Island & Saint-Laurent in Montreal?
Downtown CBD, Mile-Ex & Marconi, Griffintown & Old Port

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/montreal/west-island-saint-laurent/topics/vs-other-submarkets), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.