Palmerston - Little Italy, ON
Guide de location
It's not the same as Little Italy
About
Normally grouped in as a neighbourhood combined with Little Italy, Palmerston actually has a pretty distinct feel. While life in Little Italy is centred around food and nightlife, Palmerston is the more quiet, residential neighbour. Its focal point is Palmerston Boulevard, one of the nicer streets in all of Toronto, thanks to its unmistakable stone gates at the entrance from Bloor, and the 64 or so iron lampposts that run its length to College Street, where another set of gates meets drivers and pedestrians. Palmerston's a bit more affluent than the Little Italy section to its west and the homes reflect the better incomes of the residents here. The neighbourhood is very close to the University of Toronto and a quick drive down Bathurst gets commuters downtown within minutes, although the area is also served by good transit connections.

Rental Options
The Market
Avg. rent by housing type and size
1-bedroom: $1,605
2-bedroom: $1,700
3-bedroom: $2,550
Avg. rent compared to other Toronto neighbourhoods
Palmerston is 5% lower than TO average
Typical housing type
Larger, well-kept detached homes
Palmerston - Little Italy Rental Market: Palmerston houses for rent are just a bit more expensive than Little Italy, mainly due to it having more, bigger homes. Many have gardens or at least yards, with the most coveted homes being located along historic Palmerston Boulevard. There's a high rate of homeownership in Palmerston, though, so renters might not find a ton available, especially smaller units.

Life & Style
This is where Palmerston and Little Italy mix, though not exclusively. Palmerston residents have some of the best restaurants, bars and lounges just a few blocks away in Little Italy. Its commercial and entertainment district is concentrated most heavily along College Street. It's a perfect place to hang out on the patio at a cafe with an espresso or a beer and people-watch on a sunny afternoon.

Fun Fact
There was a time – actually, there have been many – when the city considered tearing out the old lampposts from Palmerston, but they've recently been named heritage structures and seem to be protected.