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Rental Market Trends in Toronto, ON

What is the average rent in Toronto, ON?

$1,978/month

Average Rent

630 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Toronto, ON was $1,978/month. When you rent an apartment in Toronto, you can expect to pay as little as $1,579 to as much as $2,941, depending on the location and size of the apartment.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,579/month
431 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,978/month
630 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,456/month
871 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,941/month
1,103 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,682/month
21 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,284/month
8 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,326/month
49 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,929/month
10 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,899/month
189 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,908/month
82 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$9,352/month
0 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,127/month
158 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,049/month
90 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,601/month
58 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,252/month
0 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Toronto, ON?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.6%, which averages out to $51 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Toronto, ON
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Toronto, ON
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
11% $1,001 - $1,500/month
27% $1,501 - $2,000/month
62% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Toronto?

Based on current rent prices, Eglinton East, Bendale and New Toronto are the most affordable neighborhoods in Toronto.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Eglinton East
$1,759/month
699 Sq Ft
Bendale
$1,761/month
718 Sq Ft
New Toronto
$1,790/month
624 Sq Ft
Lawrence Park South
$1,800/month
568 Sq Ft
Humber Heights-Westmount
$1,832/month
609 Sq Ft
Oakwood-Vaughan
$1,835/month
514 Sq Ft
Clairlea-Birchmount
$1,838/month
621 Sq Ft
Dorset Park
$1,853/month
662 Sq Ft
Humewood-Cedarvale
$1,859/month
589 Sq Ft
Cabbagetown-S St James Town
$1,860/month
522 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Toronto?

Based on current rent prices, Kensington-Chinatown, Entertainment-Financial Districts and Waterfront Communities-The Island are the most expensive neighborhoods in Toronto.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Kensington-Chinatown
$3,549/month
505 Sq Ft
Entertainment-Financial Districts
$3,313/month
627 Sq Ft
Waterfront Communities-The Island
$3,249/month
627 Sq Ft
Little Italy/Trinity-Bellwoods
$2,873/month
716 Sq Ft
Bay Street Corridor
$2,705/month
616 Sq Ft
Rosedale
$2,704/month
684 Sq Ft
Yonge-Dundas
$2,698/month
583 Sq Ft
University/Annex
$2,670/month
651 Sq Ft
Harbourfront
$2,620/month
587 Sq Ft
Rockcliffe-Smythe
$2,616/month
579 Sq Ft

Which Toronto neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Toronto with the most apartments available are Midtown, North York and West End .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Midtown
$2,187/month
616 Sq Ft
North York
$1,992/month
642 Sq Ft
West End
$2,518/month
591 Sq Ft
East End
$2,090/month
596 Sq Ft
Scarborough
$2,003/month
624 Sq Ft
East York
$2,003/month
613 Sq Ft
Downtown East
$2,391/month
580 Sq Ft
Harbourfront
$2,620/month
587 Sq Ft
South Parkdale/King West
$2,495/month
567 Sq Ft
Etobicoke
$2,008/month
644 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Toronto, ON?

Because the average rent in Toronto is $1,978, you’ll want to make about $6,593 per month or $79,116 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Toronto, ON

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How does Toronto, ON compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Eglinton East

Toronto, ON

Kensington-Chinatown

Toronto, ON

Studio
$1,624/month
$1,904/month
One Bedroom
$1,701/month
$2,091/month
Two Bedroom
$2,011/month
$2,321/month
Three Bedroom
$2,352/month
$2,576/month
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Apartment communities in Toronto we think you'll love

The Quay - Tower III

The Quay - Tower III

370 Queens Quay W,
Toronto, ON M5V 3J3

$2,257 - $3,677

1-3 Beds

The Crossways

The Crossways

2340-2360 Dundas St W,
Toronto, ON M6P 4A9

$1,539 - $2,999

Studio - 2 Beds

The Spoke

The Spoke

485 Perth Av,
Toronto, ON M6N 0B9

$2,177 - $4,299 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Cherry House at Canary Landing

Cherry House at Canary Landing

422 Cherry St,
Toronto, ON M5A 0Z2

$2,651 - $4,822 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Canada Ontario Toronto Rental Trends

Methodology

† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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