Renting an Apartment in London, Ontario

London (known as the forest city) is recognized, year after year, for its outstanding quality of living, its culture and diversity and its economic growth and prosperity. For rental options, renters can choose from a variety of quiet low-rise apartment, townhouses and high-rise apartment buildings.

York Property offers an excellent selection of desirable apartments in London. There are affordable rental options for students, quiet bachelor apartments, one bedrooms, two bedrooms or three bedrooms for retirees, as well as larger 2 & 3 bedroom apartment and town homes for families. Rents vary, with higher rents in the downtown areas and lower rents in the outlying areas and subdivisions such as Huron Heights and Argyle.

London offers renters plenty of amenities, from municipal services, to quality public schools and universities, to healthcare, to incredible shopping and a bustling night-life of restaurants and entertainment. 

Living in London, Ontario

Affordable, charming and safe are all hallmarks of life in London, Ontario. Located on the Thames River in Southwestern Ontario, about halfway between Toronto and Detroit, the city features tree-lined streets, excellent employment opportunities, outstanding medical facilities, and wide array of recreational activities.

Rich in heritage, London is considered a mid-size city, offering the friendly nature of small-town living but the benefits of big city amenities. When it comes to live sports and entertainment, the Budweiser Gardens, formerly known as the John Labatt Centre, is the place to go. It is the home of the OHL hockey team, London Knights and hosts many national and international sports shows such as basketball, figure skating, wrestling and hockey. World class entertainers have performed on the JLC stage now known as the Budweiser Gardens. The Grand Theatre London is another place to visit for live plays, shows and recitals. Both Fanshawe College and the University of Western Ontario call London home, and have helped the city earn a reputation as a centre of higher education, research and culture.

London has no shortage of festivals and cultural events. London is host to Sunfest, the Home County Folk Festival, the London Fringe Theatre Festival, The Expressions in Chalk Street Painting Festival, Rock the Park, The Children's Festival, Western Fair, the London Ontario Live Arts Festival (LOLA), The International Food Festival, The Bluesfest and The London Rib-Fest.

With easy access to the 401 and 402 highways as well as service by two railways, public transit and inter-city bus lines, transportation is very convenient.

London comprises a wide array of friendly, welcoming neighbourhoods to explore. Use York Property to find an apartment for rent or townhouse for rent in the neighbourhood that is right for you. London is the city that is small enough to know you and large enough to serve you.