Lofts For Rent in The Beaches

About The Beaches's Lofts For Rent

This is The Beaches, a neighbourhood in the city of Toronto with 10 Loft buildings with condos for rent.

East End and Upper Beaches are nearby neighbourhoods with Loft condo buildings.

About The Beaches's Hard Lofts For Rent

An authentic hard Loft is a rare beast. Lofts in Toronto are in short supply due to the nature of their origin. In order to fit this category, a former industrial or commercial use space must be converted into a residential living space. Out of this formula, some common elements arise. Old, often exposed brick, visible mechanical elements of the building such as pipes and beams, large windows and vaulted ceilings. The latter is the element from which a Loft derives its name. A lofted ceiling that allows a living space to feel much larger than the square footage of the floor plan. Ceiling heights from 11 to16 ft are common. There are no rules regarding whether or not a Loft includes separate bedrooms. There may be no separation at all. Partition walls at less than ceiling height may be present or a second floor with partial walls or overlooks can be found. These are usually seen in units where the ceiling height is generous enough to allow room for a partial second floor. The conversion of these commercial buildings is one-offs. Often what makes them stand out are the singular elements associated with that particular building. Some will feature 100 yr old flooring, the wide beams and large nails that made up the factory floors of the day. Others may be touted for the uniqueness of the brick used to construct the building or the shape and style of the stonework. Window style will also be particular to each building, with original glass and frames, shape and size all contributing to the style of the Lofts in Toronto. Of special interest, will be the history of the building. The story that these conversions tell is almost as important as the design in conveying the style of the home. The original use, any subsequent commercial conversions and the date of the original construction, all contribute to setting the buildings apart. All of these factors naturally limit the height of the buildings, but not necessarily the amenities. There are hard Lofts that also include common areas, fitness rooms and shared rooftop spaces. Of particular interest are buildings that have been reclaimed from the public domain such as schools and churches. The other criteria that must be filled are the location. While this applies to every home and business, the trick with hard Lofts is there must be underutilized or vacant industrial space near to an urban centre. Simply converting a vacant factory in the middle of nowhere, doesn't have much appeal. Look for office, commercial and retail conversion as live workspaces to fill the gap in demand. It is also important to note the distinction between living spaces and those designated for mixed-use, as this adds volume to the available Hard Loft category. Those with dual zoning are sometimes listed as artists' spaces or live-work units. Both styles are more likely to be found in urban centres with high foot traffic. The price tag associated with these one-of-a-kind Lofts in Toronto is not often congruent with the artist's label they may receive. In some cities, this was born of the use of buildings that could house projects but were not necessarily converted to living spaces. In the past, inexpensive, unused industrial space was a great fit for artists. Necessities like plumbing and heat were ignored in favour of the affordability. City zoning and housing laws will play a large part in determining what's on offer for Hard Lofts today. Each city will determine what constitutes a space fit for living, and where inhabitants are allowed to offer commercial services from their residence.

About The Beaches's Soft Lofts For Rent

Soft Lofts are new builds designed to offer the space and style of a hard Loft. The demand for hard Lofts far exceeds availability and the costs associated with these one-of-a-kind spaces, place them out of reach for many buyers. Here is where the soft Loft comes to life. Builders, eager to fill the demand for open-concept spaces, adopted the term Loftand applied it to units which outside of the conversion elements, fit the design and style criteria of a Loft. More commonly found in low and mid-rise buildings, upper floors in high rise buildings may also have units that have been given a soft Loft treatment. The popularity of the soft Loft is growing along with the demand for higher ceilings, open floor plans and unique design elements. Luckily supply is high since the units are created with new builds, there is no limit on how many can hit a given market. However, due to the low supply hard Lofts are more likely to retain their value over time and suffer less vulnerability to market shifts. Expect to find a wide range of styles. Many units will mimic hard Loft design features, while the external building may be represented in a more modern style. Many of the architectural components in a Hard Loft may differ and so too do the elements of a soft Loft. The expanse of options can make choosing a soft Loft more difficult, the lower prices will surely ease that burden. You'll find completely open concept units, partially walled bedrooms and open concept overlooks sleeping quarters. Large windows will be easy to find feature as they lower the construction costs for the building. Soft Lofts may also still include features such as exposed brick, polished concrete floors, wood beams and other industrial elements. One of the biggest bonuses of soft Lofts is its inclusion in building projects that compete for the best amenities. New build condos have to offer a wide and exciting range of amenities to attract potential buyers. Finding a soft Loft in a building that also has the concierge, party rooms, pools, full-scale gym and rooftop BBQs is not uncommon. They are also not restricted by an existing structure. A soft Loft can be built into any design or building, offering more options for style and layout. Developers will sometimes use the mixing of these elements. They design multiple building complexes, combining condo units, soft Lofts and townhomes into a single project.

The Beaches Condos For Rent

The vibrant condo neighbourhood of The Beaches in Toronto has many great buildings to choose from with a total of 39 condo buildings.There is a fantastic mix of modern high-rise condos and funky lofts, there are 7 Mid-Rise, 30 Low-Rise, 10 Loft, 2 Luxury, 1 High-Rise and 2 Pre-Construction in The Beaches. There are countless choices of condos for sale in The Beaches to call home. Condos for sale in The Beaches are on the market for an average of 11 days. There were 176 condos sold in The Beaches in 2020. The Beaches saw an increase in the number of condos sold by 577% compared to the year before. Last year condos for sale in The Beaches had an average sale price of $$942,910, an increase of 13% from the year before. The neighbourhoods East End and Upper Beaches are nearby.

Blue cloud cafe, Cakes By Robert: The Beach Nut-Free Bake Shop, and COBS Bread are great bakeries in The Beaches. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Blue cloud cafe and Bud's Coffee in the hood. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Foodland - Toronto. Locals recommend eating at Isabella's Boutique Restaurant in The Beaches - they have great food! Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in The Beaches such as Kew gardens gazebo, Boardwalk, and Kew Gardens. You can find the pharmacy Pharmasave Beaches Pharmacy in The Beaches. Beach Mall is a shopping center in The Beaches that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Picture Perfect Art & Frames and Pingendi. If you're a health and fitness fanatic, hopefully you are living in a condo building with a great gym. If not SUPGirlz is a super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to Kew Beach Veterinary Hospital. Local schools of The Beaches include Balmy Beach Community School, St Denis Catholic School and Kew Beach Junior Public School. Travel far and wide from Airport Limousine Service via airplane.

What to Expect

The Beaches is the most recognizable of all of the east end neighborhoods. With Kingston rd in the north, Newville Park in the west and tapering out at leslie in the east it sits right on the shore of Lake Ontario. It is named for the beautiful parklands along the lake and the accessible, sand beaches that loved by the residents of the neighborhood and many other torontonians as well. It’s a very relaxed beach lifestyle and far removed from the pace of downtown. There are numerous parks interspersed in the area as well. There are schools for the many families that choose this neighborhood and very walkable streets. The commercial areas are concentrated on Queen st and Kingston rd. While they enjoy a lively street life, the shops are not as densely packed as they are in other areas of the city and a car would be highly recommended. If you choose the TTC, Newville Park is the end of the line for the Queen st car that originates at Long Branch in the West. 

Demographics

The Beaches is a large neighborhood, covering almost four square kilometers, because of the is remains at a lower density despite a population of just over 21,000 residents. It has seen a 3.5% growth since 2006 and is very popular with families. There are just a few more working age individuals here than the city average but when it comes to small children they are packed. There are 145 more young children in the Beaches than the city average, in fact there are more than 3600 young children living in the neighborhood. On the other end of the spectrum there are just 2300 seniors, most of whom are living with family. Low rise buildings are the most popular style of home although many residents enjoy single detached homes as well. There are new builds to access in the area , and although some are more than five stories, they do not reach the heights of the buildings in the west end lake communities. Most residents speak english both at home and as a mother tongue but there are some German and Spanish speakers as well. 82% of the population has post secondary education, the average income is well above the city average at over $100,000 and just 9% of families are low income.

Lifestyle

It’s easy to see why the Beaches is such a huge draw for families. There are beautiful outdoor spaces, wide streets, plenty of room for cars and great schools. The residential streets are post card ready with a mix of single detached homes and unique low rise buildings. The painted clapboard homes along the base of Woodbine are not seen anywhere else in the city. In the morning you can take your coffee down to one of the parks along the lake or stroll the shops on Queen st. If you’re deep into stroller life you’ll be right at home and there are plenty of activities to join with your little one. There is a branch of the public library and there is the Beaches recreation centre which has programs for the entire family. There are public and private school options as well as a host of extracurricular classes for kids. For commercial shopping and day to day services, Queen st and Kingston rd both have a lot to offer. There are national banks, cleaners, salons and pet care as well some independant grocers. This is where a car will come in handy, to access major national grocers you will need to reach the far west corner of the neighborhood. There are excellent restaurants along Queen and plenty of cafes and quick service take out spots.  

What you'll love

Beach Life. In summer there are big shady trees, full sun beaches, watersports and beach volleyball. There is also the boardwalk which when bundled up makes the Beaches beautiful in winter too. Getting in on the ground floor. There are new builds happening in a few spots. They are not plentiful but they are happening. They are also beautiful, with modern style set next to the older charm of the neighborhood.