Leslieville, Toronto Rentals

No matter the medium of transportation, it is very easy to move around in Leslieville. Leslieville is very transit friendly. For instance, property owners can rely on plenty of rapid transit stations on the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth). Homeowners benefit from approximately 20 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is usually around the corner. This neighbourhood is also an extraordinarily pleasant part of Toronto for pedestrians; all day-to-day errands can be run without needing a car, and plenty of businesses are moderately close at hand. Physically active house buyers will welcome the fairly bicycling-friendly nature of this neighbourhood. More specifically, a bike share station can usually be found nearby.

House buyers in Leslieville will value that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short distance away. Gerrard Street is among the best streets for groceries. In addition, thanks to 200-odd restaurants and cafes in Leslieville, there is almost always a place to get some food or drink just around the corner. It is also very easy to access a number of clothing stores as a pedestrian, for example on Queen Street. With regards to education, in Leslieville, families will almost always be able to reach schools and daycares by walking.

Leslieville has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Leslieville is good for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as the streets tend to be quite peaceful, although that is not the case closer to Don Valley Parkway, F G Gardiner Expressway or one of the railway lines. The greenery in this part of the city is reasonably prominent; accessing public green spaces in the neighbourhood, like Greenwood Park and Withrow Park, is very easy since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to discover. Moreover, residents will find that there are numerous tree-lined streets. Finally, this part of Toronto has many areas for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Even though there is a narrow selection of entertainment venues, the streets are usually busy with people, and it is very easy to find places to go out at night since they are well-distributed throughout the neighbourhood. Main streets, including Queen Street, are very good for those who like going out.

Homeowners occupy around 60% of the properties in Leslieville and 40% are rented. In this area, around one third of dwellings are small apartment buildings, while large apartment buildings and townhouses make up most of the remaining housing stock. This part of Toronto experienced its most significant construction boom pre-1960, so most of the available properties are from this era. This neighbourhood is primarily composed of one bedroom and three bedroom homes.