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

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property at 500 Saint Clarens Av

$1,082

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$1,082

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500 Saint Clarens Av

TorontoONM6H 3W5
property at 25 Delwood Dr

$1,200

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25 Delwood Dr

TorontoONM1L 2S4

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

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440 Winona Drive

440 Winona DrToronto, ON M6E 3P9
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property at 57 Cowan Ave

$1,375 - $1,695

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57 Cowan Ave

TorontoONM6K 2N1
property at 3 Birchlea Ave

$1,395 - $1,600

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3 Birchlea Ave

TorontoONM8W 1E8

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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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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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650 Parliament St
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$1,400 - $2,150
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650 Parliament St

650 Parliament StToronto, ON M4X 1P8
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Terrace Wood
$1,400 - $2,195
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$1,400 - $2,195

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Terrace Wood

45 Driftwood AveToronto, ON M3N 2M4
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Bel Manor Apartments
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$1,400 - $2,300
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Bel Manor Apartments

145 Jameson AveToronto, ON M6K 2X4
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property at 148 Islington Ave

$1,420 - $1,790

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Islington Apartments

148 Islington Ave
TorontoONM8V 3B6
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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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The Imperial
$1,450 - $2,550
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$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 - $2,395

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Mimico Estates

2527 Lake Shore Blvd W
TorontoONM8V 1E6
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165 Erskine AveToronto, ON M4P 2A1
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Toronto, ON

Pricing Updated: 08/14/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lawrence Park North$1,555$1,4153
Broadview North$1,809$1,40012
Danforth Village East York$1,860$1,2952
Maple Leaf$1,895$1,8009
Mimico$1,896$1,40023
Birchcliffe Cliffside$1,900$1,52562
Playter Estates Danforth$1,910$1,40018
Oakwood Vaughan$1,922$1,30016
Brookhaven Amesbury$1,927$1,50030
New Toronto$1,937$1,42010

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bradley Court0 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s)Studio,1BA$1,099
Bradley CourtsBachelor without BalconyStudio,1BA$1,150
3141 Jaguar ValleyBachelorStudio,1BA$1,285
256-262 Sherbourne St.0 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s)Studio,1BA$1,299
440 Winona DriveBachelorStudio,1BA$1,300
1011 Lansdowne Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Mid-Town ApartmentsBachelor B1Studio,1BA$1,399
Robina SuitesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,399
The Quad at York Phase 22-2S22BR,2BA$1,399
Terrace WoodStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bloor and Havenwood Townhomes3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.61
Cassandra Townhomes2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.94
Pickering Place Apartments3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.89
Oakview Heights2 Bedroom - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.94
38 Dixington Crescent2 Beds, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.74
Grange ApartmentsRenovated Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.98
Richview Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Heath Residences1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
630 Roselawn Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
Royal Palace Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,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.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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

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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.