Apartments For Rent in Lawrence Manor, Toronto

Regardless of the mode of transportation, it is reasonably straightforward to travel in Lawrence Manor. Walking is reasonably convenient for home buyers in this neighbourhood; many daily errands can be run on foot, and there are also a fair number of businesses nearby. However, biking is difficult in Lawrence Manor since the cycling network is rather limited. Thankfully, some bike-friendly pockets exist, and bicycling is facilitated by the generally flat terrain. The public transit service in Lawrence Manor is fairly good due to 2 rapid transit stations (Yorkdale Station - Northbound Platform and Yorkdale Station - Southbound Platform) on the Line 1 (Yonge-University), and approximately 10 nearby bus lines. The preferred method of transportation in this area is usually a car. Coming across a parking spot is easy, and it is a very short drive to the nearest highway, such as Allen Expressway, from any location in Lawrence Manor.

It is frequently practical for property owners in this part of the city to buy general and specialty groceries on foot. There are also a limited number of options for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes. With respect to education, schools and daycares are easy to reach on foot from any location in this area. At the primary level, both public and private schools can be found.

The character of Lawrence Manor is exemplified by its slower-paced environment. This part of the city features a fair amount of greenery as the tree canopy coverage for many streets is good. Public green spaces, such as Baycrest Park, are especially well-located and there are a few of them nearby for residents to enjoy, which makes it very easy to reach them. This part of Toronto is quiet overall, as the streets are usually quite tranquil - although there are still several louder areas, especially near Allen Expressway or Highway 401.

The majority of the housing stock of Lawrence Manor consists of small apartment buildings and large apartment buildings, whereas the rest are mainly single detached homes. This neighbourhood also has a good choice of unit sizes; it is quite easy to find properties ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. Renters occupy about 60% of the properties in Lawrence Manor and 40% are occupied by owners. About 30% of properties in this neighbourhood were built between 1960 and 1980, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1990s.