Pranav from Rajkot is here....going to centennial for sep-16.
Where to look>>
There are many different sources of information when looking for an apartment or a house to rent:
* Our Housing Classifieds
* Local community newspapers (Villager, Guardian, etc.)
* City newspapers (Toronto Sun, Vancouver Sun, Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Montreal Gazette, etc.)
* Free rental publications available in public places such as subway and bus stations (Homes for Rent publication, etc.)
* Personal contacts (family, friends, etc.)
* Management offices of rental properties (buildings, co-operative housing, etc.)
* Government offices
* Real estate agencies (not many do rentals)
In most cases for Toronto and major Canadian cities, the closer you are to the city center, the higher the rent/mortgage will be. In Toronto, average rental prices are:
* Approximately C$850/month for a one-bedroom apartment in the city of Toronto is (between $500 and $1,200 depending on the proximity to city center and the amenities included)
* Around C$1,000 for a 2-bedroom apartment (between $900 and $1,500 depending on the proximity to city center).
There is a small supply of luxury apartments priced up to several thousand dollars a month.
Here are some typical costs for living in Canada:
* Bus Fare One Way (local) $3.00
* Utilities (one month) $20 - $30
* Phone (one month not including long distance) $20 - $40
* Cell Phone Package (one month) $40
* Cable Television (one month) $25 - $50
* Average Restaurant Meal $10.00 - $25.00 per person
* Movie $8.50 - $12.00
* Letter within Canada $0.50
* International Postage (letter) $1.45
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So however you wish to make your payment please do well in advance before the deadline date. 