Wallace Emerson Toronto Apartments, Condos and Houses for Rent

Formerly a gritty industrial area, Wallace Emerson, named for a major intersection in the area, has begun to see some changes. Located conveniently on the Bloor line and just a hop and a skip away from the renowned breweries and the new Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art in the Junction Triangle, Wallace Emerson is a haven for artists and aficionados pushed out of gentrified West Queen West. Former warehouse buildings are being converted into sleek condos and rentals with an industrial edge, and with quick access to the UP Express, it’s a great little spot for creative types going places.

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Wallace Emerson Rental Market: You're likely to see many Wallace Emerson houses for rent in the form of semi-detached and detached. Low-rise walk-up buildings are most common with apartments for rent. If you’re on the hunt for a high-rise, a density of new condos and purpose-built rentals are popping up in the former industrial areas near the tracks.

Wallace Emerson was once known as a low-income area with one of the city’s higher crime rates, but with several community organizations working to serve the area, it has benefited from some positive social changes. This neighbourhood is eclectic, community-oriented, and tight-knit due to its small geographical size.

Wallace Emerson is well-served by the TTC with several bus routes as well as Lansdowne and Dufferin stations nearby. At the heart of Wallace Emerson is the Galleria Shopping Centre, which includes a FreshCo and a Planet Fitness. West-end staples Dufferin Mall and Value Village are just to the south, and the arty amenities of the Junction Triangle and Parkdale neighbourhoods are just minutes away.

Who lives here: Wallace Emerson is a diverse neighbourhood with a large Ethiopian population. Italian and Portuguese are both widely spoken in the area. Although the demographics are changing, many residents here are low-income. In recent years, this area has become more attractive to younger singles and couples with a creative bent.

Perfect for: Those seeking a less-expensive option close to art and nightlife on the subway line.

Not-so-perfect for: Those seeking a fully gentrified urban experience.