Moving To Toronto

[Mike]

I will be moving to Toronto in the next few months and was hoping to get some advice on suitable places to look for an apartment.

http://www.discovervancouver.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=213557

sorry for the link to another forum, im trying to get a mix of as many perspectives as possible.

 

[dt_toronto_geek]

Welcome Mike. You have to provide more details than that. Give us some information to work with to help you out. Roughly where are you looking to settle (east/west/uptown/central), bach/1bdrm/2bdrm, price range, do you want central air/balcony/gym, condo/basement/apartment rental... etc.

 

[Mike]

I'll be working full time then attending college full time in Sept '08. Id like to be able to spend around $700 - $750 on a one bedroom or bachelor in what I think is reffered to as 'old toronto", is that workable?

 

[CDL.TO]

That should be workable and is around the going price for a decent bachelor. I'd suggest you try the following methods:
- Craigslist
- A physical copy of the Toronto Star (their online search is the most useless piece of crap ever)
- myhood.ca

Where is your school and how are you planning to get there? Be sure to factor this in to which neighbourhoods you're willing to consider.

We probably can't suggest a particular nabe or building that fits your needs. However, when you are considering a nabe (or even a particular highrise if that's something you're considering) this forum should be extremely helpful and knowledgeable.

 

[dt_toronto_geek]

Good ideas from CDL.TO

Also try -

viewit.ca
rentersnews.ca
apartmentcorner.com

If you have any specific questions about neighbourhoods, just ask

 

[rpgr]

I'd also suggest you take a look at residences if your going to college/university.

 

[tommy]

realtors can help

you know, even though you're renting, you can get the help of a real estate agent. I think usually they look for condos for rent, and get a commission from the landlord.