Apartments For Rent in St. James Town, Toronto

This neighbourhood does not demand driving as several other methods of transportation are accessible. The public transit system in St. James Town is very practical. It is very convenient to come across a nearby rapid transit station, including Sherbourne Station - Eastbound Platform and Sherbourne Station - Westbound Platform with access to the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), from the majority of properties in the neighbourhood. There are a few bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far from most properties. This part of Toronto will also attract physically active home buyers because it is very suitable for walking; most daily needs are very easy to carry out on foot, and there are also a very large number of businesses nearby. Active property owners will welcome the quite cycling-friendly character of St. James Town. More precisely, bike-share stations are hardly ever more than a short walk away, and the bicycling infrastructure is fairly good.

In St. James Town, parents and their children will almost always be able to reach schools and daycares on foot. Concerning food, it is very often possible for house buyers in St. James Town to buy general and specialty groceries by walking. Moreover, owing to a few restaurants and a few cafes, this neighbourhood is an excellent area in which to go out to eat.

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a neighbourhood, St. James Town is a reasonably good option. The noise levels in St. James Town are low, as the streets are usually quite tranquil. There is a fair amount of greenery in this area; reaching parks from most locations within the neighbourhood, including Rosedale Ravine Lands, is very easy since there are a few of them close by for residents to relax in. Residents will also find that numerous tree-lined streets are present. Lastly, there are a large number of things to do in this part of Toronto for those looking for a dynamic vibe. There is a wide variety of entertainment venues, the streets are almost always busy with people, and with the nightlife venues in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink as they are generally located very close by.

Most homes in St. James Town were built between 1960 and 1980, during its most significant construction boom. The predominance of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of this area is an important part of its character. Roughly all of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters while the remainder are occupied by owners. This neighbourhood offers mainly two bedroom and one bedroom homes.