Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Toronto

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

Highest Rent
$2,600/mo
City Avg Rent
$2,000/mo
Neighborhoods
24

Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Toronto — Full Rankings

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

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 most expensive neighborhood in Toronto?

The most expensive neighborhood in Toronto is Yorkville, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $2,600/month — 30% above the city average.

How much more expensive is Yorkville than the city average?

Yorkville is approximately 30% more expensive than the Toronto average. 1-bedroom rent is $2,600/mo vs $2,000/mo city-wide.

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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