How much is rent in North York, Toronto?

A 1-bedroom apartment in North York costs $2,000 - $2,500/month (second-hand contract) or $1,800 - $2,300/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,600 - $3,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,400 - $4,200/month.

Is North York safe for expats?

North York has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe). It is generally considered a safe area for expats and families.

How long is the commute from North York to Toronto center?

The commute from North York to Toronto city center takes approximately 30 minutes by metro.

What is North York like to live in?

Suburban feel with urban amenities. Diverse, family-friendly, good schools. Metro accessible. The neighborhood is known for being suburban, families, diverse.

North York in Toronto 2026: Rent Prices & Expat Guide

Commute to Center

30 min

metro

Safety Rating

4/5

Safe

Vibe

suburbanfamiliesdiverse

Rent in North York

Monthly rent in CAD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Apartment Size	First-Hand Rent	Second-Hand Rent
1 Bedroom	$1,800 - $2,300/mo	$2,000 - $2,500/mo
2 Bedrooms	$2,400 - $2,900/mo	$2,600 - $3,200/mo
3 Bedrooms	$3,100 - $3,800/mo	$3,400 - $4,200/mo

Questions people actually ask

How much is rent in North York, Toronto?: A 1-bedroom apartment in North York costs $2,000 - $2,500/month (second-hand contract) or $1,800 - $2,300/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,600 - $3,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,400 - $4,200/month.
Is North York safe for expats?: North York has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe). It is generally considered a safe area for expats and families.
How long is the commute from North York to Toronto center?: The commute from North York to Toronto city center takes approximately 30 minutes by metro.
What is North York like to live in?: Suburban feel with urban amenities. Diverse, family-friendly, good schools. Metro accessible. The neighborhood is known for being suburban, families, diverse.

Other neighborhoods in Toronto

Downtown Core

5 min walk to center

1BR from $2,600/mo

centralbusinesscondos

Liberty Village

15 min transit to center

1BR from $2,400/mo

trendyyoungstartups

Queen West

15 min streetcar to center

1BR from $2,500/mo

artsynightlifetrendy

Yorkville

10 min metro to center

1BR from $3,100/mo

luxuryupscaleshopping

The Annex

12 min metro to center

1BR from $2,300/mo

academicdiversehistoric

Leslieville

20 min streetcar to center

1BR from $2,200/mo

familiescafesindie

Salary Needed

Toronto Salary Needed

The salary that comfortably covers life in Toronto, North York included.

Calculate required salary

Tax Calculator

Canada Tax Calculator

Work out your net pay in Canada using official government figures.

Estimate take-home pay

See what you can afford in Toronto

Drop in your salary and find out your net pay, where the money goes, and which neighborhoods actually fit.

Try the Toronto calculator