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Clearview on the Park
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$1,246 - $2,395
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Clearview on the Park

31 Clearview HtsToronto, ON M6M 2A2
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property at 2938 Danforth Ave

$1,400 - $1,699

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2938 Danforth Ave

TorontoONM4C 1M5

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property at 148 Islington Ave

$1,495 - $1,790

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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148 Islington Ave

TorontoONM8V 3B6

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property at 50 Old Yonge St

$1,500 - $3,000

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50 Old Yonge St

TorontoONM2P 1P7

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890 Mount Pleasant Apartments
$1,560 - $2,350Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

890 Mount Pleasant Apartments

890 Mt Pleasant RdToronto, ON M4P 2L4
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property at 1 Oriole Rd

$1,560 - $2,295

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1 Oriole Rd

TorontoONM4V 2E7

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Toronto, ON

Pricing Updated: 02/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Toronto, ON area range in price from $800 to $10,995 with an overall median price of $3,109. The three Toronto neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lawrence Park North at $1,550, Keelesdale Eglinton West at $1,649, and Woodbine Lumsden at $1,850. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Toronto Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lawrence Park North$1,550$1,5501
Keelesdale Eglinton West$1,824$1,6492
Woodbine Lumsden$1,850$1,8501
West Hill$1,890$1,8901
Clairlea Birchmount$1,975$1,6004
High Park Swansea$2,175$1,4951
Caledonia Fairbank$2,197$2,0972
Oakwood Vaughan$2,284$1,4999
Alderwood$2,290$1,8952
Broadview North$2,294$1,5008

Cheapest Available Toronto Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Toronto, ON is a Studio unit found at Clearview on the Park in the Beechborough Greenbrook neighborhood priced from $1,246. 3141 Jaguar Valley in the Cooksville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,285. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Toronto apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clearview on the ParkBachelorStudio,1BA$1,246
3141 Jaguar ValleyBachelorStudio,1BA$1,285
90 EastdaleSuite 114Studio,1BA$1,295
Carrying Place VistaBachelor Unit1BR,1BA$1,387
The Quad at York Phase 22-2S22BR,2BA$1,399
Crescent TownBachelorStudio,1BA$1,399
Marina View ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,400
Dundonald ArmsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,400
391 Sherbourne StreetBachelor*Studio,1BA$1,438
103 & 105 West Lodge0 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s)Studio,1BA$1,439

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Toronto, ON

As of February 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Toronto area is the $1.79 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Golden Elms in the in the Elms Old Rexdale neighborhood starting from $3,319. The second greatest value Toronto apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Bloor and Havenwood Townhomes starting at $2,795 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Mississauga Centre Streetsville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Toronto apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Golden Elms3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.79
Bloor and Havenwood Townhomes3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.54
Cassandra Townhomes3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.82
Lion's GateG12BR,1.5BA$1.87
85 Henderson Avenue Townhomes2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.91
145 Elinor Avenuetwo bedroom townhouse, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.79
Pickering Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.89
Oakview Heights2 Bedroom - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.76
Grange ApartmentsRenovated Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.82
5062-5078 Dundas West2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.90

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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 $1,439.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Toronto?

The cheapest apartment in Toronto is Carrying Place Vista which is listed at $1,387, while the average apartment in Toronto costs $3,109.

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 1,150 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 $1,406 which is $1,703 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Toronto.

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