Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverdale Neighborhood of Toronto, ON from $1,200 (185 Rentals)

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Rosedale East
Rent Specials
$1,650 - $2,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,650 - $2,700

Total Monthly Price$1,650 - $2,700
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rosedale East

50-70 Cambridge AveToronto, ON M4K 2L3
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property at 1235 Gerrard St E
$1,795 - $2,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,795 - $2,395

Total Monthly Price$1,795 - $2,395
Studio To 1 Bedroom Homes for Rent
Available Nov 1
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1235 Gerrard St E

TorontoONM4L 1Y5
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property at 482 King St E
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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482 King St E

TorontoONM5A 1L8
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Bridge
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$2,050 - $5,495

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,050 - $5,495

Total Monthly Price$2,050 - $5,495
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bridge

1060 Eastern AvToronto, ON M4L 0B8
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property at 50 Cambridge Ave
$1,950 - $2,600
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50 Cambridge Ave

TorontoONM4K 1S8
property at 70 Cambridge Ave
$1,950 - $2,600
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70 Cambridge Ave

TorontoONM4K 2L5

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1167 Queen St E
$1,200 - $4,0001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1167 Queen St E

1167 Queen St EToronto, ON M4M 1L5
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Gerrard Suites
$1,450Studio Apartments

Gerrard Suites

1908 Gerrard StToronto, ON M4L 2C1
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2-12 Kingston Rd
$1,545 - $1,7001 Bedroom Apartments

2-12 Kingston Rd

2-12 Kingston RdToronto, ON M4L 1S5
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Hillsdale Manor
$1,550 - $1,800Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillsdale Manor

818 Broadview AveToronto, ON M4K 2P7
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Montcrest Apartments A&B
$1,599 - $1,719Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montcrest Apartments A&B

10 Hogarth AveToronto, ON M4K 2P1
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158 Kingston Rd
$1,625 - $1,750

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Base Rent$1,625 - $1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,625 - $1,750
1 Bedroom Apartments

158 Kingston Rd

158 Kingston RdToronto, ON M4L 1S7
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Eastwood Manor
$1,649 - $2,199Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastwood Manor

15 Eastwood RdToronto, ON M4L 2C4
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Cheapest Available Riverdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverdale area of Toronto, ON is a 1 Bed unit found at Donlands Apartments priced from $1,599. Rosedale East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent in Toronto, ON:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Donlands ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,599
Rosedale EastBachelorStudio, 1BA$1,650
Montcrest Apartments A&BJR1BR, 1BA$1,719
Broadview Mansions0 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s)Studio, 1BA$1,809
Beach Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,849
Eastmount Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR, 1BA$1,895
EVOLVStrideStudio, 1BA$1,900
Beach Suites1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,999
BridgeStudioStudio, 1BA$2,050
Birch House at Canary LandingA041BR, 1BA$2,181

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, ON

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $2.73 price per square foot 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Eastmount Apartments in the Broadview North neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Riverdale apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Beach Suites in the East End Danforth neighborhood starting at $1,999 with a $3.33 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eastmount Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR, 1BA$2.73
Beach Suites1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$3.33
Donlands ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.67
Beach Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$3.22
Maple House at Canary LandingA101BR, 1BA$4.53
Birch House at Canary LandingA021BR, 1BA$4.76
BridgeStudioStudio, 1BA$4.43
Broadview Mansions0 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s)Studio, 1BA$4.26
Montcrest Apartments A&BJR1BR, 1BA$4.04
Rosedale EastBachelorStudio, 1BA$4.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverdale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverdale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverdale is under $2,181.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverdale?

The cheapest apartment in Riverdale is Donlands Apartments which is listed at $1,599, while the average apartment in Riverdale costs $3,011.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverdale?

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 130 regular apartments in Riverdale 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 Riverdale?

Cheap apartments in Riverdale have an average cost of $2,106 which is $905 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverdale.

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