Apartments For Rent in Upper Jarvis, Toronto

Upper Jarvis is an excellent neighbourhood for car-free transportation options. Upper Jarvis features a great public transit system thanks to a few nearby bus lines. A majority of the houses for sale in this neighbourhood are located in places that are also very convenient for walking; most daily needs can be met without the use of a vehicle, and many businesses are very close by. Bicycling is adopted in this part of the city as the bicycling network is extensive, and a bike share station can generally be found nearby.

It is a very short walk to get to schools and daycares from any location in Upper Jarvis. With regards to eating, it is very often practical for home buyers in this part of the city to purchase general and specialty groceries on foot. Likewise, thanks to 10-odd restaurants and cafes in this area, there is almost always a spot to get some food or drink just around the corner. An excellent choice of clothing stores can also be found within a very short walking distance.

Upper Jarvis is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this area. Finding things to do in this part of the city is very easy. There are often masses of people around, a wide variety of entertainment venues can be found nearby, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located very close by. Howard Street is among the most active streets in this neighbourhood. Most areas in Upper Jarvis are reasonably quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic. The greenery in this part of the city is prominent as most streets have good tree coverage. It is very easy to access public green spaces, since there are a few of them close by for residents to explore and most houses have a park around the corner.

The substantial proportion of large apartment buildings in the housing stock of Upper Jarvis is an important part of its character. This neighbourhood is notable for those looking for one bedroom homes. Renters occupy about 70% of the properties in Upper Jarvis and 30% are occupied by owners. Roughly 45% of properties in this neighbourhood were built following the year 2000, while the majority of the remaining buildings were built pre-1960 and in the 1960s.