5 Best Apartments for Rent in Toronto (2026)

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By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Finding apartments for rent in Toronto usually means juggling a dozen listing sites before you ever talk to a leasing office. The five buildings on this page have logged nearly 2,000 Google reviews between them, and the spread is tight, 4.5 to 4.9, so the real signal is in what tenants say about management responsiveness and rent increases, not the star count.

Short answer: 39 Niagara (Minto Apartments) leads with 625 reviews at 4.7 stars in King West. Corporate Stays Toronto rates highest at 4.9 across 201 reviews for furnished executive stays, and Residences on Bloor holds 4.8 across 463 reviews near Yorkville. Rent varies widely by unit size and building, so confirm current rates directly with each leasing office.

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Toronto's top-rated apartment buildings, compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	39 Niagara - Minto Apartments	4.7 ★	625	Overall / most-reviewed	View ›
2	Residences on Bloor Apartments	4.8 ★	463	Management responsiveness / near U of T	View ›
3	Sky View Suites \| Toronto Furnished Rentals	4.6 ★	311	Short-term / furnished rentals	View ›
4	Gerrard Residences	4.5 ★	334	Downtown location / responsive leasing	View ›
5	Corporate Stays Toronto - Furnished Executive Apartments	4.9 ★	201	Furnished executive stays	View ›

5 Best Apartments for Rent in Toronto (2026)

The buildings, one by one

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

39 Niagara - Minto Apartments

4.7625 Google reviews

39 Niagara, operated by Minto Apartments, sits in Toronto's King West entertainment district, offering renovated, pet-friendly units with open-concept layouts, in-suite laundry and private balconies. The building is LEED certified and includes condo-style amenities like a rooftop pool and BBQ area. It's the most-reviewed building on this page by a clear margin.

What people praise

Concierge staff are repeatedly named and praised for being friendly and helpful
Virtual and in-person tours get specific praise for thoroughness before move-in
Clean, well-kept amenities including a gym and dog-washing station
Great downtown views and location for the entertainment district

Worth knowing

Multiple reviewers flag steep rent increases at lease renewal as a real drawback
The steam room and sauna have had reported downtime

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume625 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

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Our take: It earns the top spot on review volume and a strong 4.7, but the renewal rent-increase complaints show up often enough to ask about upfront.

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39 Niagara St, Toronto, ON M5V 1C2

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Residences on Bloor Apartments

4.8463 Google reviews

Residences on Bloor, managed by QuadReal Residential, offers studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units near the University of Toronto and Yorkville, with an indoor pool, spa and on-site fitness centre. Rent includes heat and water.

What people praise

Building manager and maintenance team are named individually across many reviews
Maintenance requests reportedly resolved within 24 hours
Amenities including gym, pool and guest suite are described as consistently well-kept
Tenants describe a genuinely welcoming, community feel from day one

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume463 · 93th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: The most consistently glowing reviews on this page, driven by specific praise for the management team rather than just the units themselves.

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235 Bloor St E, Toronto, ON M4W 3Y3

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Sky View Suites | Toronto Furnished Rentals

4.6311 Google reviews

Sky View Suites offers furnished short-term apartment rentals across downtown Toronto, marketed under the Toronto Furnished Rentals brand, with units ranging from studios to two-bedrooms in buildings like Qwest, University Plaza and Icon.

What people praise

Reviewers praise the fully furnished, move-in-ready setup for emergency or short-notice housing
Reliable internet and cable are called out as important for remote work stays
Comfortable, clean units matching online listings

Worth knowing

Several detailed reviews describe disputes over lease terms, late payments and communication breakdowns
One reviewer flagged the building's air conditioning wasn't available on move-in during warmer weather, which wasn't disclosed upfront

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume311 · 83th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown80% 5-star

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Our take: Good for flexible, furnished short stays, but the rating sits lowest here at 4.6, and the negative reviews are specific enough to ask hard questions about lease terms before signing.

Website +1888-787-7829 Directions

142 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5H 3G4

Gerrard Residences

4.5334 Google reviews

Gerrard Residences, part of Maple Leaf Property Management's portfolio, offers studio through three-bedroom apartments in downtown Toronto with direct access to TTC stations. Maple Leaf manages several buildings across the city's most walkable neighbourhoods.

What people praise

One leasing manager is named by nearly every reviewer as the reason the move-in process went smoothly
Central location with subway, groceries and shops within walking distance
Responsive to questions even outside office hours, according to several tenants

Worth knowing

Listed without published hours, so confirm office availability directly

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume334 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown83% 5-star

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Our take: 334 reviews at 4.5 stars, with an unusually consistent thread: nearly every review names the same leasing manager by name, which speaks well of the team even if it means service quality may hinge on one person.

Website +1416-977-2921 Directions

40 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5B 2E8

#5🕑 Open 7 days

Corporate Stays Toronto - Furnished Executive Apartments

4.9201 Google reviews

Corporate Stays Toronto operates furnished executive apartments aimed at business travelers, with flexible leases from a month or more. The brand operates across multiple Canadian cities and Latin America, with several signature and partner-collection buildings in Toronto.

What people praise

Concierge and support staff are named individually and thanked for quick, responsive service
Reviewers highlight smooth communication during unexpected schedule changes
Underground parking and cart service for moving in are called out as useful extras

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume201 · 73th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest rating on this page at 4.9, built on 201 reviews that consistently praise the same handful of staff by name, a good sign for service consistency.

Website +1514-277-6464 Directions

7 Grosvenor St, Toronto, ON M7A 2G6

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How we score these buildings

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume measures how many tenants have actually left feedback, weighted against the others on this page. Confidence combines both, so a 4.7 from 625 reviews scores differently than a 4.9 from 201. Recency checks how current the feedback is. No building can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Toronto? (2026)

Rent in Toronto varies enormously by neighbourhood, unit size, and whether a building is furnished or unfurnished. Furnished short-term units, like those from Sky View Suites and Corporate Stays, typically command a significant premium over a standard unfurnished lease. Confirm current rates directly with each building’s leasing office, since published rates change frequently.

Apartments across Toronto

These buildings span King West, Yorkville, the Financial District and downtown core neighbourhoods, all well served by TTC subway lines. Wherever you’re searching from in Toronto, an apartment near you is likely a short ride from one of these five.

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What to ask before you sign a lease

What is the maximum allowable rent increase at renewal, and how is it calculated?
Are utilities like heat and water included in the rent?
What is the standard turnaround time for maintenance requests?
Is the unit furnished, and what’s included if so?
What is the parking situation, and is it included or extra?
Is the building pet-friendly, and are there restrictions or extra fees?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these buildings?

We pulled real Google Business Profile data for apartment buildings and rental agencies operating in Toronto, then ranked on a combination of rating, review volume, and how recently tenants have left feedback.

How often is this updated?

This page was last verified in July 2026 and is refreshed periodically as new reviews come in.

Are furnished rentals more expensive than standard leases?

Generally yes. Furnished short-term rentals like Sky View Suites or Corporate Stays typically cost more per month than an unfurnished long-term lease of similar size.

Do rent increases at renewal follow a set limit in Toronto?

Ontario sets an annual rent increase guideline for most existing tenancies. Ask your building directly how their renewal terms compare to the provincial guideline.

The bottom line

Residences on Bloor and Corporate Stays Toronto stand out for the most consistently positive, specific feedback on management and service. 39 Niagara has the deepest track record overall, but ask directly about renewal rent increases before you sign.

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