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Watch Out for Rental Scams in Toronto!

By MusicFan5 • 6 comments

Hey fellow renters! New to TO and nearly fell for a fake rental listing. Beware of landlords asking for upfront cash without signed leases. Also, chec...

Guess who's just scored the perfect Toronto pad?! 🎉

By Tyler6 • 7 comments

Just landed the perfect apartment in Toronto with amazing amenities and a super chill landlord! Location couldn't be better for my career and social l...

Leslieville vs High Park: Family-Friendly Rentals?

By Sam62 • 7 comments

Both Leslieville and High Park offer great schools and safe neighborhoods. Leslieville is more urban with trendy shops, while High Park boasts more gr...

Thoughts on Bloor West Village for Families?

By Sam6 • 5 comments

Considering Bloor West Village for its family-friendly vibe. The rental scene seems competitive, but love the proximity to great schools and parks. Ho...

Seeking budget-friendly roommate near transit in Toronto

By Riley9 • 9 comments

Anyone looking for a roommate in Toronto? I need an affordable spot with good transit access to campus. Concerned about finding compatible roommates –...

Navigating Roommate Challenges on a Student Budget in Toronto

By RyersonAlum5 • 4 comments

Finding a roommate near campus with good transit can be tough on a student budget. Discuss how to handle potential issues and set clear boundaries for...

Advice on Facing Rent Increases in Kensington Market?

By Riley8 • 6 comments

I've lived in Kensington for 5 years; my rent's jumping from $1800 to $2200. Is it worth staying, or should I consider moving to Little Portugal? Any ...

Exploring Davisville Village: Family-Friendly Rentals and Lifestyle

By Mike4 • 6 comments

Davisville Village offers a vibrant rental scene with family-friendly amenities. Known for great schools and safe streets, it provides an ideal enviro...

Seeking advice: Best Toronto neighborhoods for young professionals?

By Taylor6 • 7 comments

Looking for a condo rental with modern amenities in downtown Toronto. Prioritizing easy commutes to the Financial District or Tech Hub. High costs are...

Dealing with Noise in Toronto Rentals: Any Tips?

By DowntownDweller • 4 comments

I've lived in Toronto for years, seen it all, but noise in rentals now is madness. Anyone else in Liberty Village or Yonge & Eglinton notice thin wall...

How's Parkdale Today? (King & Dufferin)

By KindUser9851 • 4 comments

Grew up in Parkdale when Mc Donald's was still there. They had CIBC right on King and Dufferin. How is it now? A lot of condos? restaurants? I really ...

Seeking Budget-Friendly & Transit-Accessible Student Rentals in Toronto

By Ash3 • 9 comments

As a Ryerson student on a tight budget, I need advice on affordable rentals. What are your thoughts on Kensington Market vs. Parkdale for price and tr...

Seeking Safe and Family-Friendly Rentals in Toronto

By TorontoRenter24 • 6 comments

Looking for advice on the best neighborhoods in Toronto for families. How safe is the market in areas like Leaside or Riverdale, and what are the scho...

Feeling lost as a first-time renter in Toronto - advice?

By Morgan3 • 5 comments

Hi everyone, I'm new to the city & need advice on finding a roommate in Toronto! Budget's tight & I'm anxious. How are the rentals in Kensington Marke...

Looking for rental advice in vibrant Toronto neighborhoods

By Sam52 • 8 comments

I'm a young professional weighing options between Liberty Village and Yonge & Eglinton. With the current rental surge, is a $2,200 budget reasonable f...

Best Rent Deal You’ve Ever Gotten

By KindGuest4838 • 4 comments

What’s the lowest rent deal you’ve ever scored in Toronto, and how did you manage to find it?

Under rated neighborhood in Toronto?

By KindUser9851 • 6 comments

Under rated neighborhood in Toronto?

TTC access vs rent prices - where's the balance?

By OCadLife2 • 6 comments

Trying to find the sweet spot between good transit and reasonable rent. What areas work for you?

Utility costs in older Toronto buildings - what to expect?

By KindSeeker9275 • 7 comments

Looking at a place in an older building near Danforth. Anyone know what typical hydro/heating costs look like?

Student housing near UofT - avoid the overpriced traps?

By Taylor4 • 5 comments

Starting grad school and looking for decent housing near campus. What areas should I avoid for overpricing?

Junction Triangle - up and coming or already gentrified?

By RunnerTO4 • 14 comments

Considering the area but not sure if it's still affordable or if it's already been discovered by everyone else.

Is $2200 reasonable for a 1BR in midtown?

By UofTGrad5 • 5 comments

Looking at places around Yonge/Eglinton area. Seeing 1BRs around $2200-2400. Is this the going rate now?

Looking for pet-friendly apartment downtown with parking

By Quinn • 1 comments

Hey everyone! I have a medium-sized dog and need parking for my car. Looking in downtown Toronto area. Any recommendations for buildings that allow pe...

Roommate situations - how to split costs fairly?

By Sage • 8 comments

Looking for a 2BR with a friend but one room is significantly larger. How do people usually split rent in these cases?

What's your experience with landlords in Kensington Market?

By HelpfulRenter934 • 7 comments

Looking to move to the area and wondering what the rental market is like there. Any good or bad experiences to share?

Dealing with noise complaints in Toronto rentals

By QuickPerson4452 • 4 comments

Live above some very loud neighbors. What's the best way to handle this - talk to them first or go to landlord?

Winter heating costs in Toronto apartments - what should I budget for?

By heating_help • 13 comments

Moving into my first Toronto apartment this winter and trying to figure out realistic heating costs. The place has electric baseboard heating and isn'...

Roommate horror story: financial lessons learned the hard way in Toronto

By survivor_mode • 18 comments

Just escaped a terrible roommate situation and wanted to share some hard-learned lessons about splitting rent and bills in Toronto. Main lesson: get...

How much are you paying for rent right now? (and for what?)

By KindUser9851 • 50 comments

How much are you paying for rent right now? I am currently paying $3200 for a 3 bedroom

Questions to Ask Toronto Property Management Companies Before Signing Your Lease

By rachel_r • 6 comments

After dealing with some questionable property management companies, I've learned the hard way that you need to ask the right questions upfront. Here's...

The Junction Triangle hidden gem or still too industrial? 2024 update

By wanderlust_girl • 17 comments

Considering a move to Junction Triangle. I know it used to be pretty industrial but I've heard it's changing fast. Anyone living there currently? Ho...

Thinking of moving out of downtown to save

By just_moved_here • 1 comments

Thinking of moving out of downtown to save

How to Negotiate Rent in Toronto's Current Market - Success Stories Welcome

By samdeals • 4 comments

Everyone says you can't negotiate rent in Toronto's crazy market, but I'm wondering if that's actually true. My lease is up for renewal and they want ...

Found bedbugs in my Yonge-Eglinton apartment - landlord won't help, what are my rights?

By TenantHelper • 9 comments

Discovered bedbugs in my apartment last week. Landlord is claiming it's my responsibility and wants me to pay for extermination. This doesn't seem rig...

Liberty Village noise levels - is it really that bad near the tracks?

By liz_toronto • 7 comments

Looking at a place in Liberty Village that's about 200 meters from the GO train tracks. The rent is amazing for the space and amenities, but I'm worri...

Scarborough vs North York vs Etobicoke - Best Value Neighborhoods for Young Professionals

By sarahexplorer • 3 comments

Toronto is getting so expensive that I'm seriously considering moving out of the core. I work downtown but only 2-3 days per week now, so thinking abo...

First-time renter in Toronto - what utilities should I expect to pay?

By newbie_here • 18 comments

Moving to Toronto for my first job and looking at apartments. Some include utilities, others don't, and I have no idea what's normal to pay for things...

How do you deal with thin walls and noisy neighbors in Toronto apartments?

By pizzalover92 • 9 comments

I just moved into a newer condo near Liberty Village and the walls are paper thin. I can hear my neighbors' TV, conversations, even their phone calls....

Pet-Friendly Apartments in Toronto: Which Buildings Actually Welcome Dogs?

By chrisanddog • 3 comments

Dog owner here desperately searching for a pet-friendly rental in Toronto! I have a medium-sized golden retriever who's well-trained and quiet, but fi...

Downtown Toronto vs North York apartments - rent prices and transit access comparison 2025

By CoffeeBean23 • 6 comments

I'm torn between downtown Toronto and North York for my next apartment move in 2025. Downtown has the obvious transit advantages with multiple subway ...

How to research property management companies before signing a lease?

By samantha91 • 4 comments

About to sign with a property management company I've never heard of. They manage several buildings I'm looking at but I want to do my due diligence f...

2 years of downtown Toronto apartment living - what I wish I knew before

By mikethebike • 6 comments

Just moved out after 2 years in a Financial District condo. Learned so much about downtown living that I wish someone had told me before signing that ...

Winter heating costs in older Toronto buildings - what should I expect?

By SpicyTaco47 • 4 comments

Moving into an older apartment building near Queen and Ossington next month. The landlord says heat is included but I've heard horror stories about ol...

Understanding Your Rights as a Toronto Tenant - Rent Control and Legal Protections in 2025

By mayarights • 3 comments

With rental prices getting crazier every year, I think it's important for all Toronto renters to understand our legal rights. I've been researching te...

King West vs Queen West for $3000/month - which has better value?

By BlueJays_Fan • 4 comments

Looking at two similar 1+den units, both around $3000/month. One is in King West near Bathurst, the other in Queen West near Ossington. Both have sim...

Is my landlord allowed to show up unannounced?

By SmartRenter4541 • 2 comments

New landlord keeps dropping by without 24hr notice. What are my rights here?

What's your experience with landlords in Kensington Market?

By QuickPerson4452 • 4 comments

Looking to move to the area and wondering what the rental market is like there. Any good or bad experiences to share?

Anyone know about rent control at 123 Queen?

By TorontoRenter245 • 4 comments

I'm looking at a unit at 123 Queen Street downtown. Building looks older but not sure if it's rent controlled. Anyone have experience with this buildi...

What red flags should I watch for during Toronto apartment viewings?

By coffee_addict47 • 7 comments

I'm new to Toronto and apartment hunting. Just had a viewing where the landlord seemed super pushy about signing right away and wouldn't let me take p...

Is $2800 reasonable for a 1BR in King West? Market feels crazy right now

By sarah-books • 7 comments

Looking at a 1BR in King West for $2800/month. It's a newer building with gym and concierge but no parking included. The unit is around 550 sq ft. I k...

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