
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Islington City Centre South Neighborhood of Toronto, ON from $1,600 (63 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Islington City Centre South area of Toronto.


5249 Dundas Street W

Palomar at Village Gate West

66 Greenfield Dr

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5294 Dundas Street

251-285 The West Mall

Evans Apartments

Serrano at Village Gate West

The Renaissance

238 The West Mall
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238 The West Mall

8 Yarn Rd

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765 Browns Line

11 Cronin Dr

11 Cronin Dr

The Elmcrest

30 Samuel Wood Wy, Unit 1109

30 Samuel Wood Wy, Unit 1109

41 Treeview Dr
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4230 Bloor St W

280 Thirtieth St

Fairview Tower

4230 Bloor St W

280 Thirtieth St

41 Treeview Dr

287 Markland Drive

24 Eva Road

361 The West Mall

133 Meadowvale Dr
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133 Meadowvale Dr

1195 The Queensway, Unit 513

1195 The Queensway, Unit 513

1191 Islington Ave.

1191 Islington Ave.

31 Northampton Dr

31 Northampton Dr

1037 The Queensway, Unit 720

1037 The Queensway, Unit 720

Evans Apartments
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17 Zorra St, Unit 1911

17 Zorra St, Unit 1911

1037 The Queensway, Unit 214

1037 The Queensway, Unit 214

15 Zorra St, Unit 901

20 Thomas Riley Rd, Unit 608

15 Zorra St, Unit 901

20 Thomas Riley Rd, Unit 608

1037 The Queensway, Unit 215

1037 The Queensway, Unit 215
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Islington City Centre South, Toronto, ON Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Islington City Centre South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islington City Centre South Studio Apartments | $1,817 | $1,700 | $2,252 |
| Islington City Centre South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,014 | $1,750 | $2,650 |
| Islington City Centre South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,630 | $1,900 | $3,424 |
| Islington City Centre South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,175 | $2,310 | $4,100 |
| Islington City Centre South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,228 | $7,228 | $7,228 |
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There are currently 63 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Islington City Centre South Neighborhood of Toronto, ON.
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Cheapest Available Islington City Centre South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Islington City Centre South area of Toronto, ON is a Studio unit found at 25 Mabelle priced from $1,700. Palomar at Village Gate West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,835. Here are the most affordable Islington City Centre South apartments for rent in Toronto, ON:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mabelle | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Palomar at Village Gate West | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,835 |
| 5294 Dundas Street | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 287 Markland Drive | 1 Bedrrom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Fairview Tower | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| 251-285 The West Mall | 1-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,968 |
| Lenworth Towers | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Evans Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Serrano at Village Gate West | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2,120 |
| 20 Samuel Wood | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,355 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Islington City Centre South, ON
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Islington City Centre South area is the $2.77 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at 4340 Bloor Street West in the in the Mississauga Centre Streetsville neighborhood starting from $3,099. The second greatest value Islington City Centre South apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Sheldon Towers starting at $2,795 with a $2.80 price per square foot in the Port Credit neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Islington City Centre South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4340 Bloor Street West | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.77 |
| Sheldon Towers | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 202 The West Mall | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| The Renaissance | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Evans Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| Sierra at Village Gate West | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.21 |
| Fairview Tower | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| 287 Markland Drive | 1 Bedrrom | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 5294 Dundas Street | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Lenworth Towers | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Islington City Centre South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Islington City Centre South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Islington City Centre South is under $2,355.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Islington City Centre South?
The cheapest apartment in Islington City Centre South is 25 Mabelle which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Islington City Centre South costs $7,228.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Islington City Centre South?
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 regular apartments in Islington City Centre South 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 Islington City Centre South?
Cheap apartments in Islington City Centre South have an average cost of $1,239 which is $5,989 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Islington City Centre South.
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