Downtown Toronto is seeing more and more stunning residential buildings that are constantly attempting to add more quality of life to vertical living in small space—bigger and better views, top of the line finishes and luxurious amenities. The cost of living in downtown Toronto has long surpassed the old “location, location, location” argument. Here are some examples of what renters with discriminating taste are being offered in downtown Toronto: 

Building: The Bloor Street Neighbourhood 

Neighbourhood: Church and Wellesley

Address: 35 Hayden Street

Price: $5,000

Suite 2603 at Bloor and Yonge is a fully-furnished 1,300-square-foot, 2-bedroom-plus-den, 2-full-bath, 10-foot-ceiling executive rental offered at $5,000 per month. It has stunning south and west views, two front terraces, elegant living and dining areas, walk-in closets and wainscoting throughout. 

Building: Marina Townhomes of South Beach

Neighbourhood: Fort York - Downtown

Address: 32 Stadium Road

Price: $5,000

Suite 389 at 32 Stadium Road is a luxurious 2-bedroom, 2-bath executive home in a resort setting, overlooking the marina. Listed for rent at $5,000 per month, this apartment was finished with great attention to detail—soft-closing kitchen cabinets, exotic countertop, modern hardware and Torly’s flooring. 

Building: Pier27

Neighbourhood: Harbourfront-St. Lawrence

Address: 39 Queens Quay East

Price: $5,500

Unit 118 in this Pier27 waterfront community has the ultimate mark of luxury in apartment living: in-suite elevator access.  It is a brand-new unit with top-of-the-line finishes, a modern, spacious kitchen with undercabinet lighting and built-in appliances. 

Building: Element

Neighbourhood: Entertainment District

Address: 20 Blue Jays Way

Price: $5,500

This spacious unit at 20 Blue Jays Way is a fully-furnished 2-bedroom-plus-den suite. It has floor-to-ceiling windows with access to main balcony for amazing city views from the 24th floor. Ample closet and storage space, fireplace in the master bedroom, and built-in wine rack are just a few of its must-see features. 

Building: The Maxus

Neighbourhood: Bloor-Yorkville

Address: 80 Cumberland Street

Price: $6,000

Suite 1703 at 80 Cumberland Street is a 2-storey sub-penthouse customized by Antonio Tadrissi of Prototype Design Lab, offered for rent at $6,000 per month. It has 1,393 square feet of living space, 17-foot ceilings in the living room, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1 powder room. Designer furnishings include custom headboard in master, custom wine rack, and floating cabinets. 

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