2010, 2nd Bedroom-488 University Avenue, Toronto, ON
Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto · MLS® C13577394
About this home
Bright and modern fully furnished 1-bedroom for lease in the prestigious Residences of 488 University Avenue, located in the heart of Toronto's Downtown Core. This well-appointed bedroom offers access to a stylish suite featuring contemporary finishes, floor-to-ceiling windows, an open-concept living and dining area, and an oversized southwest-facing balcony with stunning CN Tower and city views. Enjoy direct TTC subway access and an unbeatable location just steps to the University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University, major hospitals, Queen's Park, the Financial District, Eaton Centre, restaurants, cafés, and everyday conveniences. Residents also have access to outstanding building amenities, including an indoor pool, fitness centre, sauna, and party room. An excellent opportunity to lease in one of downtown Toronto's most desirable locations. *2nd bedroom lease and male applicant only*
Key facts
- Property type
- Condo Apartment, Apartment
- MLS®
- C13577394
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Size
- 1000-1199
- Cross streets
- Dundas St W & University Ave
- Parking
- 0 parking
- Basement
- None
- Heating
- Forced Air
- A/C
- Central Air
- Exterior
- Concrete
- Exposure
- South West
- Listing brokerage
- CENTURY 21 MYPRO REALTY
Rooms
closet · hardwood floor
hardwood floor · pot lights · se view
hardwood floor · combined w/living · w/o to balcony
centre island · quartz counter · pot lights
Heads up: the asking price here sits well below what comparable listings suggest. In this market that usually means it is priced to draw multiple offers, so plan for competition and a final number above asking. I would not put an automatic figure on this one. Tell me you are interested and I will pull the most comparable recent leases and give you a straight answer on what it will really take.
Ask Moe if this price is fairThe assigned public school is Orde Street Public School. EQAO is only one input, and families here also look at French Immersion, boundary, and private options, the full breakdown is below.
On location, this is a very walkable address with everyday errands close by. Dundas St West at University Ave - St Patrick Station is about a 1-minute walk away. Walkable, transit-friendly spots tend to hold value and widen your resale pool.
What the listing highlightsThese are claims from the listing. The only way to know for sure is to see it in person, and I am happy to book you a private showing.
- Pool: lifestyle appeal, but adds maintenance, insurance, and resale is mixed.
- Open-concept layout: modern, sought-after flow.
- Weigh carefully
- Lifestyle
The closest active listings by size, beds, and price, so you can see what this home is up against.
The 4 closest active listings nearby.
See all comparable homesNot enough sq ft data to place this home on the area price curve.
Neighbourhood & location
Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto, ON
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Getting around
Very WalkableA walkability read built from the amenities around this home: how close the nearest transit stop is, and how many grocery, dining, park, and pharmacy destinations fall within a 15-minute walk. It is a guide, not a guarantee. Places data from Google.
Most daily errands can be done on foot.
🚉 Nearest transit: Dundas St West at University Ave - St Patrick Station, about 49 m away
Within a 15-minute (1.5 km) walk.
How asking prices compare in the closest areas to this home. Longer bars mean a pricier market.
Typical asking price of active listings of the same type, per area (outliers removed). Toronto.
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The public and Catholic schools this address is zoned for, with EQAO results (the share of students meeting Ontario's provincial standard).
School attendance boundaries and EQAO results are Ontario government data and can change. Confirm the current catchment with the school board before relying on it.
Affordability & Mortgage
Income needed assumes a ~32% GDS ratio; weekly is mortgage principal & interest only. Price ÷ income is the home price over the income needed. Fixed reference assumptions so listings compare on equal footing, not a lending decision.
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Your numbers
Conventional (20%+ down). Best insured 5-year fixed 3.99% via Ratehub.ca (as of July 17, 2026); conventional rates run a little higher.
Mortgage amount $1,600 · 4.14% over 25 years
Total monthly cost
- Mortgage payment (monthly equivalent)
- $9
- Property tax
- $1
- Condo / maintenance fees
- $0
- Heating
- $0
- Estimated monthly cost
- $10
Add your own property tax, condo fees, and heating on the left for a sharper total.
One-time closing costs
- Ontario land transfer tax
- $10
- Toronto municipal land transfer tax
- $10
- Estimated closing costs
- $20
Plus your down payment of $400. Legal fees, title insurance, and adjustments are extra and vary by deal.
Mortgage stress test
Lenders qualify you at the greater of your rate plus 2% or 5.25%. You do not pay this rate. It just shows you could still handle payments if rates rose, so aim to stay comfortable at this higher number.
Over the full 25 years
At the end of your 5-year term
- Total paid over the term
- $512
- Principal paid down
- $204
- Interest paid
- $309
- Balance remaining
- $1,396
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Estimates only, not a mortgage quote or pre-approval. Figures use Canadian semi-annual compounding, current minimum down-payment rules, CMHC premium tiers, and Ontario (plus Toronto, when selected) land transfer tax. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and closing costs vary by lender and property. Confirm every number with your mortgage professional.
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