
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Toronto, ON from $700 (876 Rentals)
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4 Camilla Crescent

500 Saint Clarens Av

Bradley Court

The Els - Student Living

1267 King St W

Bradley Courts

25 Delwood Dr

101-103 Spadina Rd

York Mills
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612 Mortimer Ave

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256-262 Sherbourne St.

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440 Winona Drive

1058 Midland Ave

Spacious 1 bedroom basement - *Wont Last*

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1011 Lansdowne Ave Apartments

Yonge Eglinton Apartments

57 Cowan Ave

3 Birchlea Ave

Mid-Town Apartments
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15 Bater Ave

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22 Oakmount

2251 - 2257 Jane Street

Marina View Apartments

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650 Parliament St

249 Logan Ave

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Terrace Wood

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Bel Manor Apartments

Park Terraces North & South

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St. Andrews Towers | 14, 16, 20 Carluke
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Islington Apartments

Islington Apartments

829 Pape Ave

Crescent Town

103 & 105 West Lodge

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260 Wellesley St E

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WELLINGTON APARTMENTS

The Citadel

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The Imperial

52 Laurel Ave
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Havenbrook Towers

200 Roehampton

680 Roselawn Avenue

214 Wellesley St E

Gertrude Suites

Mimico Estates

Collegiate Court

Suncrest Court

2407 Lake Shore Blvd W

Upper Canada Apartments 165
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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 | $1,909 | $995 | $8,290 |
| Cheap Toronto 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,374 | $895 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Toronto 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,159 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Toronto 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,078 | $1,569 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Toronto 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,433 | $1,119 | $8,642 |
| Toronto 5 Bedroom Apartments | $16,752 | $8,900 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Toronto, ON
Pricing Updated: 08/14/2026Current apartment rentals in the Toronto, ON area range in price from $895 to $24,499 with an overall median price of $2,538. The three Toronto neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lawrence Park North at $1,555, Broadview North at $1,809, and Danforth Village East York at $1,860. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Park North | $1,555 | $1,415 | 3 |
| Broadview North | $1,809 | $1,400 | 12 |
| Danforth Village East York | $1,860 | $1,295 | 2 |
| Maple Leaf | $1,895 | $1,800 | 9 |
| Mimico | $1,896 | $1,400 | 23 |
| Birchcliffe Cliffside | $1,900 | $1,525 | 62 |
| Playter Estates Danforth | $1,910 | $1,400 | 18 |
| Oakwood Vaughan | $1,922 | $1,300 | 16 |
| Brookhaven Amesbury | $1,927 | $1,500 | 30 |
| New Toronto | $1,937 | $1,420 | 10 |
Cheapest Available Toronto Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Toronto, ON is a Studio unit found at Bradley Court in the Church Yonge Corridor neighborhood priced from $1,099. Bradley Courts in the Church Yonge Corridor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Toronto apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Court | 0 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s) | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Bradley Courts | Bachelor without Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| 3141 Jaguar Valley | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,285 |
| 256-262 Sherbourne St. | 0 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s) | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| 440 Winona Drive | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 1011 Lansdowne Ave Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Mid-Town Apartments | Bachelor B1 | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Robina Suites | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| The Quad at York Phase 2 | 2-2S2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,399 |
| Terrace Wood | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Toronto, ON
As of August 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Toronto area is the $1.61 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 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Cassandra Townhomes starting at $2,595 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Banbury Don Mills York Mills 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 | $1.61 |
| Cassandra Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Pickering Place Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Oakview Heights | 2 Bedroom - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 38 Dixington Crescent | 2 Beds, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Grange Apartments | Renovated Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Richview Terrace | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Heath Residences | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 630 Roselawn Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Royal Palace Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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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 Robina Suites which is listed at $1,399, while the average apartment in Toronto costs $2,538.
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 3,096 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 $1,173 which is $1,365 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Toronto.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
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.