Alexandra Park, Toronto Rentals

Property owners in Alexandra Park benefit from various choices to travel without the need for a car. Commuting by public transit is very convenient in this area. For example, there are a few bus lines crossing the neighbourhood, and the nearest bus stop is generally very close. It is also very easy for people walking to navigate Alexandra Park; all daily errands can be run without having to use a vehicle, and there are also countless businesses in proximity. A large number of residents in the area use their bicycle since there is always a bike-share station close by, and Alexandra Park features a fairly good cycling infrastructure.

In this part of Toronto, parents and their kids will almost always be able to reach daycares and schools on foot. When it comes to food, it is very often an option for property owners in Alexandra Park to purchase general and specialty groceries on foot. Furthermore, owing to 20-odd restaurants and cafes in this neighbourhood, there is almost always a place to get a meal or beverage just around the corner, for instance along Queen Street. It is also very easy to access a variety of clothing stores on foot.

Alexandra Park is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this neighbourhood. This part of the city has a very large number of areas for those looking for a dynamic vibe. There is an extensive selection of entertainment venues, the streets are almost always busy with people, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located around the corner. Most areas in Alexandra Park are reasonably quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. The greenery in this part of the city is not particularly prominent; to be more precise, residents will find that few tree-lined streets are present. However, accessing green spaces is very easy from numerous locations in the neighbourhood since there are a few of them nearby for residents to explore.

Around two thirds of the units in the neighbourhood are occupied by renters and one third are occupied by owners. In this neighbourhood, about 45% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, while small apartment buildings and townhouses are the main alternatives in the housing stock. Around 40% of homes in this area were built in the 1960s and 1970s, while many of the remaining buildings were constructed pre-1960 and in the 1980s. This neighbourhood has a good selection of housing sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.