Upper Beach bachelor apartment for rent
$740 per month (plus hydro)
This 265 sq. ft. bachelor apartment is one of two on the second floor of a small commercial building on Gerrard Street East near Woodbine Avenue.
- Full kitchen with three appliances.
- Hardwood floors in the bedsitting area, ceramic flooring in the kitchen and bathroom.
- Exposed brick wall.
- Large sliding glass doors overlooking back yard (but no deck).
- Large ceiling fan with light.
- Efficient LED lighting on dimmer switches.
- Ensuite front-load washer and dryer.
- Ikea kitchen cabinets, under-counter lighting, two glass-fronted cabinets.
- Single-handle kitchen faucet with sprayer and separate faucet for filtered water.
- Full four-piece bathroom with pressure-balanced ("no scald") shower mixer.
- Hot water radiator heating.
- Multiple electrical, telephone and cable outlets.
- State of the art central fire alarm system.
There is frequent streetcar service (506 Gerrard/Carlton) and the westbound stop is at the door. It's a 25-minute ride to Yonge and Carlton. Overnight service is provided by the 306 bus.
Alternately, it is a 13-minute walk to the Woodbine subway station and a 12-minute ride to Yonge and Bloor.
Parking on Gerrard Street is free, however no parking is permitted between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm on the south side of the street, nor is parking permitted between 7:00 am and 9:00 am on the north side. Permit parking is available on side streets.,
Parking on Gerrard Street is free, however no parking is permitted between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm on the south side of the street, nor is parking permitted between 7:00 am and 9:00 am on the north side. Permit parking is available on side streets.,
What's not to like?
- Electricity is not included. Expect to pay $40 to $50 per month, depending upon your consumption.
- The apartment is not air conditioned, and the while the sliding glass doors provide abundant ventilation the only other window is to narrow for a conventional window air conditioner.
- Tenants are required to carry tenant insurance. Expect to pay about $20 per month.
- The apartment is strictly non-smoking.