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5 Best Apartments for Rent in Toronto (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Lorian Hartfield
By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 20 apartments for rent in Toronto on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

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 more than 620 reviews at 4.7 stars in King West. Corporate Stays Toronto rates highest at 4.9 across more than 190 reviews for furnished executive stays, and Residences on Bloor holds 4.8 across more than 460 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 ★ 660 Overall / most-reviewed View ›
2 Residences on Bloor Apartments 4.8 ★ 469 Management responsiveness / near U of T View ›
3 Sky View Suites | Toronto Furnished Rentals 4.6 ★ 316 Short-term / furnished rentals View ›
4 Gerrard Residences 4.5 ★ 350 Downtown location / responsive leasing View ›
5 Corporate Stays Toronto - Furnished Executive Apartments 4.9 ★ 200 Furnished executive stays View ›
5 Best Apartments for Rent in Toronto (2026)

The buildings, one by one

39 Niagara - Minto Apartments logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

39 Niagara - Minto Apartments

4.7660 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 volume660 · 100th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

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.

39 Niagara St, Toronto, ON M5V 1C2

Residences on Bloor Apartments logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Residences on Bloor Apartments

4.8469 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 volume469 · 95th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

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

235 Bloor St E, Toronto, ON M4W 3Y3

Sky View Suites | Toronto Furnished Rentals logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Sky View Suites | Toronto Furnished Rentals

4.6316 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 volume316 · 85th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown79% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

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.

142 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5H 3G4

Gerrard Residences logo
#4

Gerrard Residences

4.5350 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 volume350 · 90th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone
Rating breakdown83% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: More than 330 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.

40 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5B 2E8

Corporate Stays Toronto - Furnished Executive Apartments logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Corporate Stays Toronto - Furnished Executive Apartments

4.9200 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 volume200 · 70th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest rating on this page at 4.9, built on more than 190 reviews that consistently praise the same handful of staff by name, a good sign for service consistency.

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 more than 620 reviews scores differently than a 4.9 from more than 190. 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.

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 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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