Islington City Centre West, Toronto Rentals

This neighbourhood allows homeowners to move around using different means of transportation. Travelling by public transit is very easy in Islington City Centre West. For example, the nearest train station, including the Kipling on the Milton, is typically within walking distance from the majority of residences in the neighbourhood. Rapid transit stations, including Islington Station - Westbound Platform, Kipling Terminal Platform 14 and Dundas St / Billingham Rd with access to the Line 2 (Bloor - Danforth) and Meadowvale Express, are not very far from the bulk of properties in the neighbourhood. There are about 30 bus lines passing through the neighbourhood, and the nearest bus stop is usually very close. Most homes for sale in this part of the city are located in places that are also quite convenient for those who travel by foot; running day-to-day errands is easy by walking, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Biking is convenient in this part of Toronto.

Parents and their children will appreciate that wherever their house is situated in Islington City Centre West, schools and daycares are close by. Families are served by public and private elementary schools. In terms of eating, it is convenient to access both a general and a specialty grocery store on foot from most homes for sale in this part of Toronto. Residents are served by over 100 restaurants and coffee shops as well.

Islington City Centre West offers an extensive selection of green spaces to enjoy, despite its sometimes busy ambience. To be more precise, there are over 50 public green spaces nearby for residents to explore, including Hampshire Heights Park and Tom Riley Park, which makes them very easy to reach. Moreover, residents will find that the tree canopy coverage for the majority of streets is reasonably good. This neighbourhood has many sections that are very calm and quiet, although other spots can be noisy, especially near the airport (Wilson`s Heliport), Queen Elizabeth Way, Highway 427 or the railway line.

There are equal parts owners and renters living in Islington City Centre West. In this neighbourhood, about 80% of dwellings are large apartment buildings, and the rest are mainly single detached homes. Most of the housing growth in this part of the city has happened following the year 2000. This area offers mainly one bedroom and two bedroom homes.