Brockton Village, Toronto Rentals

Regardless of the medium of transportation, it is very simple to move around in this part of Toronto. Residents can rely on public transit to get around in this neighbourhood. Rapid transit stations, such as Dufferin Station - Westbound Platform, Lansdowne Station - Eastbound Platform and Lansdowne Station - Westbound Platform with access to the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth), are not very far away from the greater part of houses in the neighbourhood. There are about 10 bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are commonly nearby. It is also very easy for people travelling on foot to navigate Brockton Village; most common errands can be run without needing to resort to a car, and numerous businesses are very close by. This area is a very convenient part of Toronto for cyclists. For instance, there are a fair number of bike lanes, and a bike share station is usually located nearby.

Parents and their children will welcome that no matter where their property is located in this neighbourhood, schools and daycares are close by. Families benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. With respect to eating, it is very convenient to access both a general and a specialty grocery store on foot from any location in this part of the city. Furthermore, those who appreciate eating out won't have to go far in Brockton Village, where approximately 40 restaurants and a few cafes can be found, for instance along Bloor Street.

Brockton Village has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Brockton Village is quiet, as the streets are generally tranquil. The greenery in this neighbourhood is not particularly prominent; more specifically, residents will find that most streets have sub-par tree coverage. Nonetheless, green spaces are especially well-spread out and there are a few of them nearby for residents to discover, which makes it very easy to reach them. Lastly, there are numerous things to do in this neighbourhood for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Despite the fact that there is a limited selection of entertainment venues, the streets are usually busy with people, and with its a few bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Dundas Street in particular offers a great variety of places to go out at night.

In Brockton Village, about half of buildings are small apartment buildings, while large apartment buildings and townhouses make up most of the remaining housing stock. This part of the city has a good selection of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms. The population residing in this neighbourhood is evenly split between renters and owners. This part of Toronto experienced its most significant building boom before the 1960s, so most of the available homes are from this era.