Cheap Apartments for Rent in Toronto, ON from $700 (789 Rentals)

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Crescent Town
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$1,329 - $3,299
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$1,329 - $3,299

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Crescent Town

7-11 Crescent PlToronto, ON M4C 5C4
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property at 273 St George St

$1,350 - $2,100

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Available May 10

273 St George St

TorontoONM5R 2P9
property at 58 Morningview Trl

$1,400 - $1,700

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58 Morningview Trl

TorontoONM1B 5A8
property at 2938 Danforth Ave

$1,400 - $1,699

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2938 Danforth Ave

TorontoONM4C 1M5

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Clearview on the Park
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$1,467 - $2,395
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$1,467 - $2,395

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Clearview on the Park

31 Clearview HtsToronto, ON M6M 2A2
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22 Oakmount
$1,499 - $2,800
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$1,499 - $2,800

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22 Oakmount

22 Oakmount RdToronto, ON M6P 2M7
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Goodwood Apartments
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$1,500 - $2,300
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Goodwood Apartments

100-108 Goodwood Park CtToronto, ON M4C 5C4
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15 Bater Ave
$1,500 - $2,100
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15 Bater Ave

15 Bater AveToronto, ON M4K 2S4
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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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Castlegate Apartments
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$1,550 - $2,750
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$1,550 - $2,750

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$1,550 - $2,750
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Castlegate Apartments

39-45 Parkcrest DrToronto, ON M1M 3S6
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2355 Lake Shore Blvd W
$1,550 - $2,200
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2355 Lake Shore Blvd W

2355 Lake Shore Blvd WToronto, ON M8V 1B7
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30 Springhurst Ave
$1,550 - $2,100
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30 Springhurst Ave

30 Springhurst AveToronto, ON M6K 1B3
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Toronto, ON

Pricing Updated: 03/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Toronto, ON area range in price from $895 to $31,361 with an overall median price of $4,917. The three Toronto neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Woodbine Lumsden at $1,850, Keelesdale Eglinton West at $1,599, and Dorset Park at $1,125. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Toronto Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Woodbine Lumsden$1,850$1,8501
Keelesdale Eglinton West$1,925$1,5994
Dorset Park$2,100$1,1257
Lawrence Park North$2,210$1,5502
Oakwood Vaughan$2,225$1,47511
Mount Dennis$2,299$1,5501
Broadview North$2,350$1,5009
Leaside Bennington$2,350$1,50012
Morningside$2,495$1,38425
Islington City Centre North$2,510$1,50076

Cheapest Available Toronto Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Toronto, ON is a Studio unit found at 80 St. Clair East in the Moore Park neighborhood priced from $1,140. Crescent Town in the Crescent Town neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,329. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Toronto apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
80 St. Clair EastBachelorStudio,1BA$1,140
Crescent TownBachelorStudio,1BA$1,329
Carrying Place VistaBachelor Unit1BR,1BA$1,387
The Quad at York Phase 22-2S22BR,2BA$1,399
Dundonald ArmsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,400
Truman St ClairTrumanStudio,1BA$1,400
Mimico Estates0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,450
90 EastdaleSuite 61BR,1BA$1,450
Clearview on the ParkBachelorStudio,1BA$1,467
166 Eastbourne Ave1-Bedroom*1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Toronto, ON

As of March 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Toronto area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Bloor and Havenwood Townhomes in the in the Mississauga Centre Streetsville neighborhood starting from $2,795. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bloor and Havenwood Townhomes3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.54
Campus Gate Residence'sLuxury Suite6BR,3BA$1.00
85 Henderson Avenue Townhomes3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.91
Golden Elms2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.86
145 Elinor Avenuetwo bedroom townhouse, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.79
Pickering Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.89
5062-5078 Dundas West3 Bed 1 Bath A3BR,1BA$1.80
101 Driftwood AveRenovated Two bedroom2BR,1BA$1.92
38 Dixington Crescent1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.94
53 Thorncliffe Park DriveOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.92

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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 $1,495.

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 $4,917.

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 2,740 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 $1,273 which is $3,644 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Toronto.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.