Thanks for sharing and yea you’re right about the housing search, have a great night and Happy New Year.

Great tips-- I love your insight. I agree, navigating the Toronto market can be difficult, especially given the inventory and the Spring market right around the corner. Toronto can be expensive, but with the right preparation you can rest assured you will find an appropriate place that fits your needs.

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes that's true, being prepared and connecting with the right people to help makes everything easier.

This is a proper guideline. Thank you!

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear this was useful, thanks!

This video came at the right time. I will be coming to Canada next April and I was looking for information about renting apartments

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

Great, happy to hear that, thanks!

This is very good info! Thank you!

Thank you very much for the indepth video and Zillow seems like the best!

Thank you so much! This was very helpful.

I got a condo in Scarborough ( close to uofT scarb) and your video helped as I will be renting it starting June .

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that, enjoy your new place!

This is so helpful. Do you think you could make a video on all the neighborhoods in Toronto, like what type of people live there, pros and cons? 🙏

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! That's a very interesting idea, I have actually considered doing that. I will think about it.

Anytime am on this chanel I have to get a note book... Good job

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I am ABSOLUTELY loving your videos. I am coming to Canada for school in September and I need to find an apartment in Brampton, close to Sheridan College. Can you also talk about the high school system and how you find a school for your teenage child

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm not familiar with the high school system, I'm afraid. If I ever learn more about it, I'll make a video on that. Thanks for the suggestion!

Perfect timing for me. Busy starting my apartment searching soon. One thing I didn’t hear you mention but I might have missed it is how long it takes to find an apartment from viewing to moving in. For example, if I view a unit on the weekend and like it, how soon can I expect to move in?

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

It depends on the particular unit. Oftentime the landlord will have a target date, e.g. March 1st for moving in, which is likely within a few weeks since viewing. But tenants can sometimes negotiate an earlier move-in date, e.g. at the end of the previous month.

When I was searching for my place in Toronto in 2014, my late Dad and I did a lot of google checking for a neighborhood. Google maps are amazing when it comes to realize where are stores, public transit options etc. This is crucial if someone cannot see place. Street view is also helpful. Now rents in Toronto are very high. I was using Zillow or similar to check for options. It is important to realize what are other costs like hydro, this is extremely important.

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

I agree, googlemaps is so useful. Before I even decide to visit a place I also like to use streetview to get a feel of the area.

@Erintii

Жыл бұрын

@@LivinginCanada also its good to know median for studio and 1bed to filter out offers that are too cheap. Those are not occasions but suspicion. If something is too good to be true it is.

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

Good point. The super too-good-to-be-true cheap ones ($900, $1,000) are usually rooms within a house rented out or shared basement apartments located an hour or so from city centre. I would say that decent studios in a radius of 20-30 min from downtown Toronto are priced at $1,500 these days. Will continue doing my research and update!

@Erintii

Жыл бұрын

@@LivinginCanada Numbeo you mentioned is a good place to check median for studio and 1bdr or at least have Excel sheet with offers from let's say Zillow to see numbers. Anything way below or above median is suspicious. I once searched for junior 1bdr. Offers were financially good for one unit was dirty as in TV shows about cleaning and another place got terrible reviews. It is good to check even Google reviews of a building and rental company as well as bedbugs reports. Once place with good rent was a bedbugs colony. Also it is crucial to check for walkability and transit options. Cars are expensive, especially in a city where almost all parking lots are not free

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

Nice points!

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@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

If you want a cheap apartment, here is a creative strategy. Buy the Condo or the Apt bldg, and then rent it back to yourself for cheap! easy!

I think if you want to live in Toronto either by buying a home, condo or just renting, have a good cash flow, Toronto is an expensive city and research the neighborhood because there are some bad areas. I’d suggest taking public transportation, driving around Toronto is crazy unless you enjoy sitting in traffic, not to mention the construction throughout the city. Better idea would find a place outside the GTA, where you can actually afford a home and have a good size yard, if you like that kind of thing.

@LivinginCanada

11 ай бұрын

I definitely considered that, until I decided to settle for a small condo in Toronto (20 min subway ride from downtown) instead. If I ever need a larger place, I'll consider moving out!

The most useful video i've seen about this rentals in toronto

@LivinginCanada

11 ай бұрын

Happy to hear that!

Hi! I have been following your content about living in Canada and it’s helped me understand a lot of things. I will be moving to Toronto on a student visa in January 2024 and I’m looking for someone to share a two bed two bath condo with in Toronto as I think this will be a cheaper and nicer option than getting a one bedroom or studio alone. Thank you.

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

That's a brilliant idea I think, perhaps sharing it with a fellow student you get along with well could be a good idea (compared to with a stranger)!

Thank you

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Hey, i just subscribed your channel, i find your videos quite informative. Please throw a light on understanding if a neighborhood is safe or not, how do we judge.

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

You're the second person to ask about safety, that's a very pertinent question! Let me see what I can do, and welcome to the channel!

Searching for a good condo in Toronto is an absolute nightmare. It took me 3 weeks to find a decent condo. I was getting depressed if I will find a place or not.

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

It's actually really hard to find something decent and affordable at the same time. I hope you find something acceptable soon!

Can you introduce the neighborhoods in Toronto? Really like to know before going.

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea, I will think of what I can do!

What kind of apartment are you looking for?

@sharonlike

11 ай бұрын

For a couple from oct 1st

@resincrafts_

10 ай бұрын

For a couple from 1st September in Barrie

Thank you for your useful information

@LivinginCanada

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

thank you for this video, just started working again, trying to save money to move out on my own, and away from my toxic family. Like far far away, considering Canada as an option to get tf away from them.

@LivinginCanada

9 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear, but it seems like you have a plan!

so in that short span, the price increased from 1200 to 1500. 1 year after you posted this video, what would you say the price is now? Studio apartments are at like 2000 now even outside DT Toronto...

Hi can you make a video on top neighbor hood for a family set up where 2 bhk is available? Costs , types of properties that we can rent especially when you have a kid and elders. Also why is it so difficult to find a 2 bed 2 bath house? It’s always 1 bath . Is there any way to search better to get good options

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea, several people have requested this as well. I’ll see what I can do, perhaps a bit later. It seems that that’s an uncommon combo (2 bed+2 baths). I guess you’d need to look at 3 beds instead to get the two baths.

Hi, I've just moved to Canada from the U.K. and need to enquire /send messages for a room apartment. How do you go about crafting a good message?

When you live on budget it is kind of hard to choose the neighborhood. You just have to go with your budget unfortunately.

@LivinginCanada

10 ай бұрын

That's true, the reality. With a smaller budget you have fewer options. It takes a lot of searching to find something acceptable on a smaller budget.

Just watched your video and the tips are very helpful. My questions are if I'm apartment hunting online, how can I avoid scammers? I'm from overseas with a budget of 1600 and studying in University of Toronto, can you give me a recommendation where in Toronto is student friendly area? Thanks!

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

I would suggest to rent an apartment once you're here. Temporarily stay at a friend's place/airbnb, and take your time to view apartments and meet people face to face. Never transfer money before you see the unit yourself and are convinced it's legit

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Please what is the range of rent around Seneca ( kings) campus.

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

Are you referring to a 1-bed/studio, or a shared apartment or basement? It makes a huge difference.

Toronto is way too expensive now and there are no jobs! Literally

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Please I will like to know the cost of renting any of it. Studio/ a room , share apartment and basement. So I can know which I can pick from. Thanks

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

Without specifying any exact locatoon, I’d say starting at $700-800 for a room/basement unit on outskirts of Toronto to min $2,000 for a studio/1-bed in the city center. I’m not familiar with prices for shared rooms, perhaps someone else can add that info here.

I will land with working visa not as intl student

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The only thing I hate about your channel is that you're not Vancouver based. 😅

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

If I ever move to Vancouver (not that it's planned!) I would make another channel! :)

@muhiy20

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣you are selfish my dear

@theroyalcrownedtiger2946

Жыл бұрын

She is not selfish, she is helping out the locals close to her, ( in Toronto ) it just turns out that there are those of you that are in different parts Canada altogether. And she did say, if she does go to Vancouver, she will make a different channel, keep in mind, she did say that moving to Vancouver is not planned.

Great videos. I have planned to come canada as visitorr visa and find job opportunities(LMIA) to move work permit visa..So coming toronot with my spouse as visitor visa can i able to get rental room for 3 months only.?

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's possible, but I would say rare. If you're lucky, you can find a sublet exactly for that timeframe. But it might be difficult as a tourist, because usually landlords would ask for documents like employment, credit check, and references. If I were you I would consider airbnb for that timeframe as airbnb often offers special pricing for shorter periods.

Finding a perfect and affordable place to stay in downtown Toronto is almost like trying to win the lottery.

@LivinginCanada

8 ай бұрын

In downtown, yes... it gets a bit easier if you look further outside..

Anyone's intake for sep 23 , kindly help with accodmation

The only thing I hate about your channel is you're not Calgary based as I am moving there! HAHA

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

Aww... haha I have actually thought of moving to Calgary some day. Just wild speculation. If I do I would definitely make videos about Calgary.

Hi mam .. what do you suggest for job Canada or Germany?

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

Germany is challenging if you don't know the language. So for non-German speakers I would pick Canada.

@NotesandPens-ro9wx

Жыл бұрын

@@LivinginCanada Thanks mam for info .. mam please make a video for bachelors expenses of 1st year. I am landing there next year so still taking info from different sources but mostly from your channel so it would be helpful to know how much a single person can earn and spend then save for gray days .. Thanks

I am moving to Toronto soon and my college is George brown college which is downtown but I don’t wanna stay downtown. And I am looking for accommodation maybe 40mins away. I want a neighborhood that is safe, desirable , close to pubs, supermarkets, restaurant, banks etc

@SophiaOkeke764

Жыл бұрын

Even close to public transport . I want a condo too. And my budget is within 1500 - maybe 1800

@sg5720

Жыл бұрын

@@SophiaOkeke764 try more to the east side of Toronto. I have family who lives about 40 mins outside of Toronto - a region called Durham. Cheaper and more space for your buck. Lately tho it has been getting expensive like the downtown core of Toronto, for now it is still cheaper. 😌

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When you realize having a mortgage is cheaper than renting

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

In many instances, yes, especially at times when interest rates were closer to 2% lol.

Can I rent a house 🏠 in Toronto worth $800 Canadian dollar 💰 please I want to know

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

Definitely not, unfortunately! For $800 the best you could get is a basement further from the city (but increasingly impossible to get good ones!), so more realistic would be a shared basement.

@preetkaur8304

7 ай бұрын

@@LivinginCanada and what areas would those be?

Im looking apartment for my family Budget 1500 Can you help me

@LivinginCanada

8 ай бұрын

$1,500 for a family of I assume 3-4 people is difficult if not impossible to find. At the best, in Toronto, you could find a basement unit rented out by a landlord that allows a family to occupy it. That would be your best bet. If you want an above the ground apartment, you'd need to venture far out. Most 1 bedroom apartments in Toronto cost around $2,300 < per month.

What do you do for a living

@LivinginCanada

Жыл бұрын

I'm a content creator, career coach, mainly!

@chrismalit3301

Жыл бұрын

That pays the bill with only 13k subscribers?

Step #1 Consider downsizing to one of our ever growing number of suits made from 100% pure cardboard Step #2 Consider eating insects to cut back on those crazy grocery bills Step #3 Win the lottery. Just be careful not to get stuck by lighting or meteorites before claiming your prize

@LivinginCanada

9 ай бұрын

Haha, genuinely funny!

@vvolfflovv

9 ай бұрын

With the track humanity seems to be on, I think we need all the humor we can get :)@@LivinginCanada

There's no such thing as $1500 private apartment

"Affordable" and "AirBnb" are opposite things. Don't even use them in one sentence.

Too be honest in today’s Canada. The economy sucks trash and with the high rates of immigrants and a big housing shortage in this country I highly doubt a cheap apartment would be possible to find in both Vancouver and Toronto. After the pandemic Canada went downhill financially and it’s only gonna get worse it’s a third world country. The cheapest you would get here is like a 500$ basement with no window and just a fucking box. I like the video but I think finding a cheap apartment in here is impossible. To the people wanting to move to Canada do not.

You work for the CCP?

@LivinginCanada

6 ай бұрын

I'm not from China

she is so gorgeous to distract us from the video itself

Thank you

@LivinginCanada

11 ай бұрын

You're welcome!