Cheapest Neighborhoods in Toronto

All 24 neighborhoods in Toronto ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.

Cheapest Rent
$1,500/mo
City Avg Rent
$2,000/mo
Neighborhoods
24

Cheapest Neighborhoods in Toronto — Full Rankings

# Neighborhood 1BR Rent Index vs Avg
1 Scarborough $1,500/mo 0.75x -25%
2 Mimico $1,560/mo 0.78x -22%
3 Etobicoke $1,600/mo 0.80x -20%
4 Parkdale $1,640/mo 0.82x -18%
5 North York $1,700/mo 0.85x -15%
6 Don Mills $1,700/mo 0.85x -15%
7 Yorkdale $1,760/mo 0.88x -12%
8 Danforth $1,800/mo 0.90x -10%
9 Kensington Market $1,840/mo 0.92x -8%
10 Leslieville $1,900/mo 0.95x -5%
11 Bloor West Village $1,900/mo 0.95x -5%
12 Riverdale $1,960/mo 0.98x -2%
13 Roncesvalles $2,040/mo 1.02x +2%
14 Cabbagetown $2,100/mo 1.05x +5%
15 Queen West $2,160/mo 1.08x +8%
16 High Park $2,160/mo 1.08x +8%
17 Liberty Village $2,200/mo 1.10x +10%
18 The Annex $2,240/mo 1.12x +12%
19 Midtown $2,240/mo 1.12x +12%
20 Distillery District $2,300/mo 1.15x +15%
21 Downtown Core $2,360/mo 1.18x +18%
22 King West $2,440/mo 1.22x +22%
23 Forest Hill $2,560/mo 1.28x +28%
24 Yorkville $2,600/mo 1.30x +30%

Rent estimates based on city average of $2,000/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest neighborhood in Toronto?

The cheapest neighborhood in Toronto is Scarborough, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $1,500/month — 25% below the city average.

What is the average rent in Toronto?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Toronto is approximately $2,000/month. Rents range from $1,500/mo (Scarborough) to $2,600/mo (Yorkville).

How many neighborhoods does Toronto have?

Our database covers 24 neighborhoods in Toronto, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.

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