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property at 116 Dorcot Ave

$1,150 - $2,550

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116 Dorcot Ave

TorontoONM1P 3K8
property at 101-103 Spadina Rd

$1,250 - $2,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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101-103 Spadina Rd

TorontoONM5R 2T1

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property at 7 Harris Av

$1,295 - $1,550

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7 Harris Av

TorontoONM4C 1P3
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440 Winona Drive
$1,300 - $2,300
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440 Winona Drive

440 Winona DrToronto, ON M6E 3P9
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650 Parliament St
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$1,300 - $2,150
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650 Parliament St

650 Parliament StToronto, ON M4X 1P8
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property at 326 High Park Av

$1,395 - $4,295

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326 High Park Av

TorontoONM6P 2S7
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22 Oakmount
$1,400 - $2,800
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$1,400 - $2,800

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22 Oakmount

22 Oakmount RdToronto, ON M6P 2M7
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15 Bater Ave
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$1,400 - $2,100
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15 Bater Ave

15 Bater AveToronto, ON M4K 2S4
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260 Wellesley St E
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$1,450 - $2,950
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260 Wellesley St E

260 Wellesley St EToronto, ON M4X 1R2
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WELLINGTON APARTMENTS
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$1,450 - $2,500
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437 Jarvis StToronto, ON M4Y 2H1
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Clearview on the Park
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$1,450 - $2,050
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Clearview on the Park

31 Clearview HtsToronto, ON M6M 2A2
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The Imperial
$1,450 - $2,550
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The Imperial

130 Jameson AveToronto, ON M6K 2X4
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property at 2527 Lake Shore Blvd W

$1,490 - $2,295

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Mimico Estates

2527 Lake Shore Blvd W
TorontoONM8V 1E6
property at 10 Maxim Cres

$1,495

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10 Maxim Cres

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Ava Manor
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$1,499 - $3,457
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Ava Manor

1862 Bathurst StToronto, ON M5P 3K8
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Toronto, ON

Pricing Updated: 06/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Toronto, ON area range in price from $895 to $41,130 with an overall median price of $5,748. The three Toronto neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Keelesdale Eglinton West at $1,599, Woodbine Lumsden at $1,295, and Mount Dennis at $1,599. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Toronto Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Keelesdale Eglinton West$1,599$1,5992
Woodbine Lumsden$1,900$1,2954
Mount Dennis$1,941$1,5992
Playter Estates Danforth$2,150$1,40019
Broadview North$2,200$1,40013
Lawrence Park North$2,210$1,5552
Oakwood Vaughan$2,228$1,30016
Ionview$2,443$1,59916
Rockcliffe Smythe$2,500$1,8507
Bayview Village$2,590$1,8006

Cheapest Available Toronto Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Toronto, ON is a Studio unit found at 7-9 Homewood Ave in the Cabbagetown S St James Town neighborhood priced from $1,025. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7-9 Homewood AveRoomStudio,1BA$1,025
Bradley CourtBachelorStudio,1BA$1,045
Bradley CourtsBachelor with BalconyStudio,1BA$1,200
Bell Tower Residences1 BR1BR,1BA$1,285
90 EastdaleSuite 114Studio,1BA$1,295
256-262 Sherbourne St.0 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s)Studio,1BA$1,299
440 Winona DriveBachelorStudio,1BA$1,300
650 Parliament StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,300
Crescent TownBachelorStudio,1BA$1,329
1011 Lansdowne Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Toronto, ON

As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Toronto area is the $0.78 price per square foot Deluxe Suite Model at Campus Gate Residence's in the in the Agincourt Malvern neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Toronto apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Bloor and Havenwood Townhomes starting at $2,695 with a $1.55 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.
Campus Gate Residence'sDeluxe Suite6BR,3BA$0.78
Bloor and Havenwood Townhomes3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.55
85 Henderson Avenue Townhomes3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.91
Bathville Towers3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.97
Heath Residences3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.96
60-64 Henley Cres2 bedroom + den2BR,1BA$2.00
Cassandra Townhomes2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.02
Pickering Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.87
53 Thorncliffe Park DriveOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.92
630 Roselawn Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78

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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 $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Toronto?

The cheapest apartment in Toronto is Bell Tower Residences which is listed at $1,285, while the average apartment in Toronto costs $5,748.

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 3,002 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 $1,177 which is $4,571 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Toronto.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.