Which neighbourhoods in Montreal are best suited for a young single professional?

[Albert_Burns]

What factors should I consider when choosing a place to live that I am might not think about? Does it make sense to hire a real estate agent?

[samuelduchesne]

Single professional with no kids, Griffintown is the place to go. This new neighbourhood is at
a footstep from downtown and boasts a myriad of brand new condo towers. Very hype area as well.

[m0lt]

I find Griffintown is a bit overrated. It's major construction all around and the prices are no longer low. So no point in suffering through all that.

If you want to live in up-and-coming neighborhood before it gets spoiled, I'd check out Verdun, St-Henri areas.

Plateau is a great and developed area with history, but not cheap.

So as you can see - it all depends. I think it would be more useful if you posted your budget and other requirements (e.g. public transport or car, amenities, restaurants or costco, etc....)