Get my dad off my couch.

June 6, 2009 2:19 PM

Where can I find a nice cheap short-term furnished apartment in Toronto?

My dad has recently moved back to Ontario, and is looking to find a landing pad while he gets his bearings. We're looking for a cheapish fully furnished apartment/room that he can rent on a by-month basis. Any tips on good buildings? Any sites you've used to search this sort of thing? Personal experiences? Help!

posted by Newbornstranger to Home & Garden (4 answers total)

In the US we have Extended Stay America and other similar hotels that are designed (and priced) for longer term stays. I would imagine there is something similar in Canada.
posted by COD at 5:20 PM on June 6, 2009

Best answer: Craigslist sublets. Especially if he doesn't mind taking care of someone's pet while subletting, this can be a really great deal.
posted by pseudostrabismus at 5:31 PM on June 6, 2009

UofT's 'the newspaper' (formerly the Independent Weekly) always seems to have listings for short-term furnished rentals for visiting scholars in their classifieds.
posted by avocet at 5:59 PM on June 6, 2009

Best answer: Be sure to check out Craigslist Rooms & Shares as well. A lot of places offer month to month right off the bat and selection is decent, particularly if you're not stuck on a specific place to live.

I've never had much luck using university housing services...from my experience a lot of the places are lousy and student-oriented. A lot of landlords only want female boarders as well, so keep and eye out for that in any ads that strike your interest.
posted by hiteleven at 9:49 PM on June 6, 2009