What $1700 Monthly Rent Can Get You In Each Neighbourhood Of Toronto

Apartment hunting at it's finest!
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It's no secret that the rent situation in this city has gotten a little out of hand. Considering that some people are asking for some serious bank for their "1 bedroom + bath" that is the size of your current closet. Though, what you get for how much you are prepared to pay definitely differs depending on the neighbourhood you are looking to move into.

From St. Lawrence Market and trendy Kensington Market to venturing more into the downtown core or Yorkville, it doesn't take more than a few hours of apartment hunting to realize that finding a nice place in a decent neighbourhood for cheap is a pretty tall task.

Regardless of whether you are actually apartment hunting or just curious as to what $1700 monthly could get you around the city, we've got seven apartments from seven neighbourhoods to show you how far approximately $1700 a month can get you in Toronto! 

What Are You Looking For? 

St Lawrence Market

Trinity Bellwoods

Downtown Core

Kensington

Yorkville

The Beaches

The Annex 

For 'St Lawrence Market,' click 'Next.'

St Lawrence Market 

Rent: $1650 a month

Bedrooms: 1

Bathrooms: 1

With the location putting you only a 10-minute walk from Eaton CEntre and St Lawrence Market, you can rest assured that if you rent at this spot you will be in a great area of the city. For the 1 bedroom spot, you'll have to sign up for a 12-month lease at $1650 but note that hydro isn't included.

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For 'Trinity Bellwoods,' click 'Next.'

Trinity Bellwoods 

Rent: $1600 a month

Bedrooms: 1

Bathrooms: 1

This spot is located just off the Ossington strip and hosts a great modern design. The monthly rent of $1600 includes all utilities (gas, water, electricity) and is available right now. So if you want to check out this place I would act fast, it's a steal! Note though that this spot is neither pet or smoking friendly!

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For 'Downtown Core,' click 'Next.'

Downtown Core 

Rent: $1,650 a month

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 1

Other: pet-friendly

Located just a few minutes from the downtown core this spot will put you in the middle of anything and everything happening in the city. While the living room looks like it was white before someone let their dog pee all over it, there is a great patio with a fantastic view that is definitely worthwhile if you are down to give the main space a good coat of paint or two.

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For 'Kensington,' click 'Next.'

Kensington

Rent: $2,850 a month

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

This spot in Kensington hosts 3 bedrooms in the quirky neighbourhood and proves to be a steal regardless of whether you actually get 3 roommates or not. Considering that even if you only have one roommate then the rent will only cost you and your roomie $1425 a month which is still relatively cheap considering you will have the extra room on hand.

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For 'Yorkville,' click 'Next.'

Yorkville 

Rent: A one-time payment of $48.06 on Amazon.

Bedrooms: Flexible.

Bathrooms: The nearest bush.

I'm sorry if you thought there was going to be a crazy find for a spot in Yorkville for $1700 monthly. Though, I mean if you are that desperate to live in the trendy luxe spot then you could get a little crafty and make the neighbourhood bend to your budget. By bend to your budget, I mean just pitching a tent until police kick you out.

For 'The Beaches,' click 'Next.'

The Beaches

Rent: $1600 a month

Bedrooms: 1

Bathrooms: 1

Out of all the apartments here, this is definitely the nicest (IMO) and it's offered in none other than the Beaches! For $1600 a month you can get a 1 bedroom apartment that's been newly renovated. While it is unfurnished and there are no pets allowed, you do get a great kitchen and are only minutes away from the beach, cute shops, great restos and the TTC!

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For 'The Annex,' click 'Next.'

The Annex 

Rent: $1,440 a month

Bedrooms: 1 + den

Bathrooms: 1

If you are a fan of the Annex area and an apartment that will appeal to your wallet then you should definitely consider this spot. The area for rent is on the 3rd floor of a house located in the neighbourhood and features one bedroom and a den. Though the owner mentions that the den could easily function as a second room meaning that with a roommate you could slice your monthly rent in half to $720!

Source: Kijiji