
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Toronto, ON from $700 (788 Rentals)
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2294 Lake Shore Blvd W

La Corona

4 Camilla Crescent

Bradley Court

154 Delaware Ave

80 St. Clair East

18 Gilroy Dr

Bradley Courts

48 Albani St
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Crescent Town

273 St George St

The Els - Student Living

Carrying Place Vista

464 & 448 Spadina Rd

Dundonald Arms

58 Morningview Trl

2938 Danforth Ave

391 Sherbourne Street

103 & 105 West Lodge
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90 Eastdale

536 Huron St

2527 Lake Shore Blvd W

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Clearview on the Park

26 Rockvale Ave

630 Roselawn Apartments

2407 Lake Shore Blvd W

Serena Court

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22 Oakmount

Gertrude Suites
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2938 Danforth Ave

203-256 Sherbourne St.

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Goodwood Apartments

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15 Bater Ave

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30 Springhurst Ave

25 Mabelle

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1592 Bathurst Street

2903 St Clair Ave E

159 Gladstone Ave

50 Old Yonge St
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Brentwood Towers

680 Roselawn Avenue

890 Mount Pleasant Apartments

432 Jarvis St

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Upper Canada Court, Centre

The Crossways

260 Wellesley St E

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2355 Lake Shore Blvd W

200 Roehampton
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Toronto, ON Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Toronto?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Toronto Studio Apartments | $1,997 | $1,045 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Toronto 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,448 | $895 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Toronto 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,189 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Toronto 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,139 | $1,569 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Toronto 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,292 | $1,384 | $10,000+ |
| Toronto 5 Bedroom Apartments | $11,860 | $9,839 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Toronto, ON
Pricing Updated: 04/02/2026Current apartment rentals in the Toronto, ON area range in price from $895 to $41,547 with an overall median price of $4,391. The three Toronto neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Woodbine Lumsden at $1,700, Keelesdale Eglinton West at $1,599, and Mount Dennis at $1,550. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Toronto Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbine Lumsden | $1,850 | $1,700 | 2 |
| Keelesdale Eglinton West | $1,925 | $1,599 | 4 |
| Mount Dennis | $2,074 | $1,550 | 1 |
| Dorset Park | $2,100 | $1,125 | 7 |
| Lawrence Park North | $2,210 | $1,550 | 2 |
| Oakwood Vaughan | $2,225 | $1,475 | 11 |
| Broadview North | $2,350 | $1,500 | 8 |
| Leaside Bennington | $2,350 | $1,500 | 10 |
| Morningside | $2,495 | $1,384 | 24 |
| Islington City Centre North | $2,510 | $1,500 | 90 |
Cheapest Available Toronto Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Toronto, ON is a 2 Beds unit found at La Corona in the Bathurst Manor neighborhood priced from $974. Bradley Court in the Church Yonge Corridor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Toronto apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Corona | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $974 |
| Bradley Court | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
| 80 St. Clair East | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| 3575 BATHURST ST | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,189 |
| Bradley Courts | Bachelor with Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Crescent Town | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,329 |
| Carrying Place Vista | Bachelor Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,387 |
| 464 & 448 Spadina Rd | Bachelor* | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
| The Quad at York Phase 2 | 2-2S2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,399 |
| 200 Roehampton | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Toronto, ON
As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Toronto area is the $1.48 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Bloor and Havenwood Townhomes in the in the Mississauga Centre Streetsville neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Toronto apartment is the Luxury Suite Model at Campus Gate Residence's starting at $1,795 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Agincourt Malvern neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Toronto apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloor and Havenwood Townhomes | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Campus Gate Residence's | Luxury Suite | 6BR,3BA | $1.00 |
| Golden Elms | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 145 Elinor Avenue | two bedroom townhouse, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 680 Roselawn Avenue | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
| Pickering Place Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| 5062-5078 Dundas West | 3 Bed 1 Bath A | 3BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Clifton Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| 11 Catford Rd | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 630 Roselawn Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
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Toronto Overview
Toronto is a fantastic place to call home. With thousands of available rentals all over the city, find your perfect new place with ease!
Why live in Toronto, ON?
There are a number of reasons that folks living in apartments in Toronto, and people in general, enjoy living in Toronto. It is a true melting pot of cultures, it has a variety of beautiful green spaces and entertainment options, and its a good place to get a job. Citizens of Toronto also enjoy a high quality of life, excellent health care and education prospects, and a high-octane public transportation system to get from A to B. If you enjoy that bustling big-city feel, Toronto is probably for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Toronto Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Toronto?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Toronto is under $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Toronto?
The cheapest apartment in Toronto is 3575 BATHURST ST which is listed at $1,189, while the average apartment in Toronto costs $4,391.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Toronto?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3,401 regular apartments in Toronto that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Toronto?
Cheap apartments in Toronto have an average cost of $1,313 which is $3,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Toronto.
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Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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