***** I AM LANDDING TORONTO BY THE END OF OCTOBER 2011 *****

[CANPK]

Hi, Members,

I am new to the forum. I am planning to land next month can anyone help me in selecting the good area in Toronto.
What is the average rent for 1bedroom apartment or house in center city?


Thank you

CANPK

[farrukh ahmad]

go this link
http://www.torontorentals.com/?gclid=CKuTgtXoqKsCFW8JtAodkx8LzQ

[CANPK]

go this link
http://www.torontorentals.com/?gclid=CKuTgtXoqKsCFW8JtAodkx8LzQ

Thank you Sir,

[atifamr]

when did u initially apply for immigration r u an old applicant or applicant under fast track!

[DELHI INDIAN]

I am also planning in october end and looking for temporary accomodation.

[canada1234]

Check below threads:-
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/toronto-shortstay-accommodation-recommended-t79132.15.html
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/qorax-indexed-t74858.105.html

Good Short Stay Options - Toronto/GTA

Here r my choices, in this order:

1- Motel6, Mississauga
2- Studio6, Mississauga
3- SafeHomeStay, Toronto
4- Best Western Hotel, Brampton
5- Ports Hotel, Mississauga
6- Holiday Inn Express, Airport or Brampton or Mississauga
7- Comfort Inn Hotel, Mississauga
8- Derry Guest House, Toronto Downtown

NOTE:
a) All r similarly priced (+/-), except the BLUE colored hotels. -but, they r 'budget hotels', so not pricey
b) I'd suggest everyone to go for Motel6. It's way better organized, value for money than the others.
c) In the Hotels, Holiday Inn Exp is better than Best Western; but B/W has bigger room size.
d) Do not go to Derry Guest House, unless u must be in Downtown Toronto. -not well maintained
e) SafeHomeStay is well managed by the Thomas & Caroll. Its the Cheapest among all. -not bad too

Qorax

[CANPK]

Thank you atiffamr, farrukh ahmad, DELHI INDIAN and canada1234

appreciated your input

CANPK

[hmisabpk]

Hi, Members,
I am new to the forum. I am planning to land next month can anyone help me in selecting the good area in Toronto.
What is the average rent for 1bedroom apartment or house in center city?
Thank you
CANPK

Hi,

CANPK

Are you looking for short stay or permanent accommodation?

If short term check link http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?k=EMERGHO_SHORT&faq_id=4001235
checked the following Short Stay for one of my friend family:

-Motel6  http://www.motel6.com/

-Studio6 http://www.staystudio6.com/reservations/motel_detail.aspx?num=1908

-SafeHomeStay http://www.safehomestay.com/

-Best Western Hotel http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=66068

-Holiday Inn Express

All r similarly priced (little here-n-there), except the last 2 hotels.

Please check this general list of accommodations in Toronto.

http://www.bbcanada.com/ontario/greater_toronto_area/toronto
Center city hotel :
Days Hotel & Conference Centre Downtown Toronto
30 Carlton Street, Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
from $75.00 The Days Hotel & Conference Centre Downtown Toronto offers excellent customer service and superior accommodation as well as ensures guests' a great stay.
Location
Located close to the bu...
Comfort Hotel Downtown - Toronto
15 Charles Street East, Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
from $99.00 Comfort Hotel Downtown provides you all the modern facilities and conveniences for a wonderful and enjoyable vacation.
Location
This hotel is perfectly situated near the Bloor-Yorkville ...
Bond Place Hotel Toronto 65 Dundas Street East, Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
from $107.00 Featuring superb facilities, comfortable accommodation and unsurpassed service, Bond Place Hotel welcomes you for an unforgettable holiday in Toronto.
Location:  Located in downtown Toront...
General list:
http://www.bbcanada.com/ontario/greater_toronto_area/toronto


For permanent accommodation you have to consider few points

1.   Reasonable / affordable rent
2.   Area / community / neighbourhood
3.   Available facilities & amenities
4.   Access to Transportation or subway system
5.   Shopping Mall, Parks, Walk in Clinics, Hospital, Pharmacy, etc...
6.   Most important walking distance School, if you don't have Transportation, in winter it is very difficult to drop kids if school
              is little bit far.
              (Check the ranking of the school in GTA, link is below to compare school rankings)
              http://ontario.compareschoolrankings.org/SchoolsByArea.aspx?schooltype=elementary
7.   Jobs availabilities or job market


I bed room rent is $ 800 -1500 / per month, below mentioned area. Downtown or center city is 1 bed room $ 1500 – 2000PM.
 
Avoid the center city (downtown) it is not suitable, many valid reasons not to choose this area. Nearby area East York, North York, Scarborough, etc... Are less congested and well connected with TTC and subway system. Mississauga, Brampton are OK if you have own transportation.

check this link also http://www.settlement.org/topics.asp?section=HO:RENT

Some property managements and rentals companies' info you can check here.
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/my-landing-experience-and-observations-t41271.150.html

Hope its help, let me know if you need further info.

Regards,

hmisabpk