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Scarborough covers Toronto's eastern third — a sprawling residential district stretching from Victoria Park to the Pickering border. It is the most ethnically diverse part of Canada's most diverse city, with food markets and restaurants spanning South Asian, Caribbean, Filipino, and East African cuisines. Rents are 25–30% cheaper than downtown for the same square footage, making Scarborough the largest source of affordable family housing inside the City of Toronto. The new Line 5 Eglinton Crosstown LRT (opening 2025) will add 14 new stops across central Scarborough, dramatically improving transit times to downtown. Bluffs along the lake, the Scarborough Bluffs Park, and a Pan Am Sports Centre add lifestyle value. Convass surfaces every active Scarborough listing from verified owners with no commission attached.

Most affordable Toronto boroughScarborough BluffsDiverse food sceneEglinton Crosstown LRT (2025)

Market snapshot

Avg 1-bed rent: $1,750/mo
Avg 2-bed rent: $2,350/mo
Avg sale price: $925,000
Walk · Transit: 62 / 68

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FAQ — Scarborough

Questions people ask about Scarborough.

Question 01
Is Scarborough affordable?
Yes — Scarborough is the most affordable part of the City of Toronto. A 2-bedroom apartment averages $2,350/month, roughly 30% less than the same unit downtown. Detached homes average around $925K, compared to $1.5M+ in central Toronto. Many residents are first-time buyers or new Canadians who chose Scarborough specifically for the price-to-space ratio.
Question 02
How safe is Scarborough?
Scarborough is overwhelmingly safe — crime rates are lower than the City of Toronto average in most postal codes. Like any large district, specific pockets vary, so review Toronto Police Service Open Data when comparing properties. The Birch Cliff, Cliffside, Guildwood, and Highland Creek areas consistently report the lowest incident rates in Scarborough.
Question 03
Will the Eglinton Crosstown LRT change Scarborough rents?
Likely yes. Historical data from the Sheppard subway expansion and the King streetcar improvement shows that properties within 800 metres of a new rapid transit stop appreciate 8–15% over five years. The Line 5 Eglinton Crosstown adds 14 stops across Scarborough; expect rents along Eglinton East to firm up once the line opens.

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Private rentals in Scarborough.

Most affordable Toronto boroughScarborough BluffsDiverse food sceneEglinton Crosstown LRT (2025)

Questions people ask about Scarborough.

Question 01

Is Scarborough affordable?

Yes — Scarborough is the most affordable part of the City of Toronto. A 2-bedroom apartment averages $2,350/month, roughly 30% less than the same unit downtown. Detached homes average around $925K, compared to $1.5M+ in central Toronto. Many residents are first-time buyers or new Canadians who chose Scarborough specifically for the price-to-space ratio.

Question 02

How safe is Scarborough?

Scarborough is overwhelmingly safe — crime rates are lower than the City of Toronto average in most postal codes. Like any large district, specific pockets vary, so review Toronto Police Service Open Data when comparing properties. The Birch Cliff, Cliffside, Guildwood, and Highland Creek areas consistently report the lowest incident rates in Scarborough.

Question 03

Will the Eglinton Crosstown LRT change Scarborough rents?

Likely yes. Historical data from the Sheppard subway expansion and the King streetcar improvement shows that properties within 800 metres of a new rapid transit stop appreciate 8–15% over five years. The Line 5 Eglinton Crosstown adds 14 stops across Scarborough; expect rents along Eglinton East to firm up once the line opens.