Baldwin Village, ON
Guide de location
A neighbourhood of some of TO's best restaurants
About
Baldwin Village, located west of downtown Toronto, is more of a commercial area than a residential neighbourhood, as older style homes are being converted into restaurants and small shops. Known as the student ghetto during the 1960s due to its recognition as a gathering place for student protests against the Vietnam War, Baldwin Village is now widely known as one of Toronto's best restaurant districts, home to street concerts and live outdoor performances. Situated on Baldwin Street between Beverley and McCaul, It's a tiny area located within Grange Park and just next to Chinatown, giving it a high proportion of Chinese residents, although the food options here are not only Chinese.

Rental Options
The Market
Avg. rent by housing type and size
Bachelor/Studio: $995
1-bedroom: $1,375
2-bedroom: $1,820
Avg. rent compared to other Toronto neighbourhoods
Baldwin Village is 10% lower than TO average
Typical housing type
Smaller family homes, but most have been converted to restaurants; there are several rowhouses and townhouses nearby
Baldwin Village Rental Market: Baldwin Village houses for rent are far less expensive than some of Toronto's ritzier downtown neighbourhoods. Much of the area with the detached houses for rent and townhouses for rent is owner-occupied, but the rest of the community has a fair few apartment buildings with relatively low rents that cater to lower-income families.

Life & Style
Eating and drinking are the main pastimes in Baldwin Village, at any number of bistros, cafes, ice cream shops and sandwich shops. Between bites, there's the Art Gallery of Ontario nearby, as well as Village on the Grange and the University of Toronto.

Neighbourhood
Vegetarian Haven, Konnichiwa, Manpuku, Karine's, the Crepes Club, Mean Bao and the iconic Krispy Kreme Doughnut Cafe (yes, it does exist!) are all located within the few blocks that make up Baldwin Village and each offers unique cuisine from around the world, mostly at really fair prices.
