
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverdale Neighborhood of Toronto, ON from $1,200 (166 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Riverdale area of Toronto.


Donlands Apartments

15 Eastwood Rd

5 Donlands Ave

Beach Suites

Broadview Mansions

51 Trolley Cres

EVOLV

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Bridge

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70 Cambridge Ave

50 Cambridge Ave

Beach Park Apartments

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BEACHHILL Apartments

Birch House at Canary Landing

1167 Queen St E

50 Power St

50 Power St

274 Coxwell Ave

274 Coxwell Ave
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Gerrard Suites

1444 Dundas St E

1444 Dundas St E

2-12 Kingston Rd

Hillsdale Manor

11 Ferrier Ave

11 Ferrier Ave

82 Curzon St

82 Curzon St

1272 Danforth Ave
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56 Bloomfield Ave

56 Bloomfield Ave

Eastwood Manor

170 Sumach St

170 Sumach St

20 Kewbeach Ave

20 Kewbeach Ave

70 Carlaw Ave
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28 Eastern Ave

28 Eastern Ave

170 Sumach St

170 Sumach St

646 Broadview Av

18 Coxwell Ave

18 Coxwell Ave

156 Kingston Rd

137 Glenmore Rd
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Riverdale, Toronto, ON Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Studio Apartments | $2,282 | $1,650 | $7,269 |
| Riverdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,532 | $1,650 | $3,489 |
| Riverdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,601 | $2,200 | $8,621 |
| Riverdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,825 | $3,750 | $9,719 |
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There are currently 166 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverdale Neighborhood of Toronto, ON.
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Cheapest Available Riverdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverdale area of Toronto, ON is a Studio unit found at Hillsdale Manor priced from $1,550. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Rosedale East | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Donlands Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Broadview Mansions | 0 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s) | Studio,1BA | $1,809 |
| EVOLV | Stride | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Bridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Eastmount Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,985 |
| Beach Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,149 |
| BEACHHILL Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $2,190 |
| Birch House at Canary Landing | A14 | 1BR,1BA | $2,285 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, ON
As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $4.14 price per square foot TC1 Model at Birch House at Canary Landing in the in the Moss Park Regent Park neighborhood starting from $4,156. The second greatest value Riverdale apartment is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Eastmount Apartments starting at $1,985 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the Broadview North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverdale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch House at Canary Landing | TC1 | 3BR,2BA | $4.14 |
| Eastmount Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Donlands Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Bridge | One Bedroom + Den | 1BR,1BA | $4.28 |
| Beach Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| Maple House at Canary Landing | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $4.84 |
| BEACHHILL Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $4.53 |
| Broadview Mansions | 0 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s) | Studio ,1BA | $4.26 |
| Rosedale East | Bachelor | Studio ,1BA | $4.13 |
| Hillsdale Manor | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.88 |
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 $2,285.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverdale?
The cheapest apartment in Riverdale is Donlands Apartments which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Riverdale costs $4,608.
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 241 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 $2,609 which is $1,999 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverdale.
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