Apartments For Rent in Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto

House buyers in this neighbourhood benefit from several options to travel without using a car. With many nearby rapid transit stations on the Line 1 (Yonge-University), and a few nearby bus lines, Kensington-Chinatown is especially transit friendly. Most homes for sale in this area are located in places that are also very conducive to walking; carrying out day-to-day needs is very easy, and there are also a very large number of businesses in proximity. Active home buyers will be pleased with the very cycling-friendly character of this neighbourhood. In particular, bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a short distance away, and this part of the city has a good cycling infrastructure.

Schools and daycares are very easy to walk to from most houses for sale in Kensington-Chinatown. Residents benefit from public and private schools at both the primary and secondary school level. As far as food is concerned, both general and specialty grocery stores are typically accessible within a very short walk from most homes for sale in Kensington-Chinatown. Baldwin Street is among the best streets for groceries. Additionally, there are over 200 restaurants and around 40 coffee shops to experience in Kensington-Chinatown.

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, Kensington-Chinatown is a good option. This area has a very large number of places for those looking for a dynamic vibe. There is a wide selection of entertainment venues, the streets are usually busy with people, and with its about 20 bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located around the corner. Kensington-Chinatown is fairly good for those who need a quiet atmosphere, as the streets are quite tranquil. This neighbourhood also features a small amount of greenery; to be more specific, residents will find that the tree canopy coverage for most streets is below average. Nonetheless, there are about 10 parks nearby for residents to relax in and they are especially well-situated, which makes them very easy to reach.

Large apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing many buildings in Kensington-Chinatown, while the remainder are mainly small apartment buildings. This neighbourhood offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Roughly 70% of the properties in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and 30% are occupied by owners. This part of the city did not experience a single building boom; the construction of new homes in Kensington-Chinatown was spread throughout several decades in the twentieth and twenty-first century.