What is the major thing that renters are looking for as part of the search for their next home? Apartments near transit. Easy access to transit. Flexible ways to get around and quick connections to public transit systems have become the top priority for those in the rental market.

For many, having access to a private vehicle isn’t part of their everyday. Getting to and from work or school, and running to appointments or errands, is! Yes, walkability is important, but when you’re looking to venture beyond your bubble, convenient access to public forms of transportation become indispensable. Most Park Property Management communities are conveniently located within a short walking distance of public transit, with many buildings featuring stops right outside their doors!

Toronto TTC streetcar on snowy winter day in urban neighborhood with residential buildings

In a survey conducted by the City of Toronto, 64% of respondents rated proximity to public transit as “very important” (9–10 on a 10-point scale) for choosing where to live. The lack of a private vehicle does not diminish the need to commute. Many opt for public transit for personal, economic or environmental reasons. Students rely on public transit to get to activities or socialize. Many diners arrive by transit instead of driving. Alternative access to get around town is part of a holistic lifestyle – including city bikes or scooters in addition to buses, subways and streetcars.

Person riding orange bike share bicycle along waterfront path on sunny day

Convenient access to transit options allows for greater choice when selecting a rental accommodation. More and more frequently, residents are choosing their preferred neighbourhoods like Davisville in midtown Toronto or Cherryhill Village in London, both with excellent public transit options, over the higher rents and smaller units they would find in apartments closer to their downtown workspaces. 221 Balliol St. or 3030 Pharmacy Ave. provide far better locations to raise a family and at a better cost than a small suite off King St.

Using a smartphone to tap and pay at transit fare payment terminal

27% of renters say that living close to public transit is a must when choosing a place to live – meaning they wouldn’t consider a house or apartment that isn’t near transit like a bus stop or train station. Luckily, at Park Property Management, residents don’t need to make that choice. With communities near transit across the Greater Toronto Area, as well as in other major cities across Ontario including Milton, Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, Stratford, Tillsonburg, Guelph, and London, there’s an ideal rental suite for you. Conveniently located and connected to everything, students, professionals, families, and retirees can feel good about where they live in a Park Property Management rental community.

With 95 communities and growing, we have a rental near transit that's perfect for you. Find your next home with us!