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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...

What's considered 'affordable' rent in Toronto these days?

By CuriousUser5369 • 2 comments

New to the city and shocked at rental prices. What percentage of income do most people spend on rent here?

Rent control buildings in Toronto - how to find them and what protections do tenants actually get?

By NightOwl47 • 7 comments

I keep hearing about rent control buildings in Toronto but I'm confused about what this actually means and how to find them. Are all buildings built b...

Anyone else getting outbid on Bloor West rentals? What's your strategy?

By jessica_m • 6 comments

I've been looking for a 1-bedroom in Bloor West Village for 3 months now. Every decent place under $2800 has multiple people offering above asking. La...

Is $3200/Month Fair for a 2-Bedroom Near Yonge-Eglinton Station? Need Advice

By davestudent • 4 comments

Found a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo right at Yonge & Eglinton (literally 2-minute walk to subway). Landlord is asking $3200/month. It's a newer buildi...

Is $2200 reasonable for a 1BR in midtown?

By TorontoRenter242 • 2 comments

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

Red flags when viewing apartments? Just got burned by a sketchy landlord

By maple_leaf • 4 comments

I just lost my deposit and first month's rent to what I now realize was a scam landlord. The guy seemed legit during the viewing - had keys, knew deta...

Landlord Won't Fix Heating in My Toronto Condo - What Are My Tenant Rights?

By mayarights • 3 comments

This is urgent - it's been 3 weeks without proper heating in my downtown condo. It's getting really cold at night and my landlord keeps saying "the bu...

Junction Triangle - up and coming or already gentrified?

By SmartRenter8681 • 6 comments

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

Anyone dealt with bed bugs at older buildings near Ossington? Need advice

By CoffeeAddict • 8 comments

Found what I think are bed bug bites on my arms this morning. I'm in an older building near Ossington and Queen - love the area but starting to worry....

Parking included Toronto rentals - which neighborhoods have the best deals under $2500?

By RedVelvet8 • 4 comments

Desperately need parking included in my rental but trying to stay under $2500/month total. Most downtown places either don't include parking or charge...

Pet-friendly rentals in Toronto - mission impossible?

By KindUser9851 • 4 comments

Been searching for months for a place that allows cats. Are there any neighborhoods or landlords that are more pet-friendly?

Liberty Village vs King West vs Entertainment District - Where Should I Rent in 2024?

By mikey91 • 3 comments

I'm torn between these three downtown neighborhoods and could use some local insight! I'm a 26-year-old working in tech, budget around $2800-3200 for ...

Red Flags to Watch Out for When Viewing Toronto Rental Apartments - Share Your Horror Stories

By jessdowntown • 4 comments

After 3 months of apartment hunting in this crazy market, I've learned to spot red flags the hard way. Thought I'd share some warning signs I wish I k...

Commuting from Scarborough vs Etobicoke - which is better for downtown workers?

By BlueJay2019 • 5 comments

Got a job offer downtown starting in October and trying to decide between two areas for better value. Found decent 1BR options in both Scarborough (ne...

Best neighborhoods for young professionals under $2500?

By QueenStSeeker5 • 5 comments

Moving to Toronto for work and looking for recommendations on neighborhoods. Budget is around $2200-2500 for a 1BR. Want somewhere with good transit a...

Toronto tenant rights when landlord won't fix broken appliances, heating, or plumbing issues

By ThunderBolt55 • 4 comments

My landlord has been ignoring repair requests for over a month now. The dishwasher is completely broken, heating barely works (apartment stays around ...

Best Downtown Toronto Neighborhoods for First-Time Renters Under $2500/Month

By alex23 • 3 comments

Hey everyone! I'm a recent graduate looking to move to downtown Toronto for my first job. My budget is around $2400/month for a 1-bedroom or nice stud...

Looking for pet-friendly rentals downtown - which buildings actually allow dogs?

By midnightowl • 7 comments

Moving to Toronto next month with my medium-sized golden retriever. Every listing says "no pets" but I keep hearing some buildings are flexible if you...

Building amenities worth paying extra for? Gym vs rooftop vs concierge

By sunnyday • 4 comments

Looking at two similar condos - one has a gym and rooftop terrace for $200 more per month, the other has concierge and party room. Both seem nice but ...

First time renter in Toronto - what should I know about tenant rights?

By HockeyFan_TO • 7 comments

Just graduated and looking for my first apartment in Toronto. Coming from living with parents so I'm totally new to renting. What are the key things I...

Pet-friendly apartments Toronto 2025 - dog policies, deposits, and best neighborhoods for pet owners

By MoonDancer12 • 4 comments

Finally ready to get a dog but apartment hunting in Toronto with pets seems impossible! Most places either say "no pets" or have crazy restrictions an...

Anyone else struggling with Toronto's rental application process?

By RetroVibes89 • 5 comments

Is it just me or has the rental application process become completely insane? I've applied to 12 places in the past month and either get no response o...

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