Riverdale, Toronto: prices, rent, and living guide
Riverdale Park delivers the postcard skyline view and the neighbourhood behind it has the deep Victorian housing stock families want, plus a subway line, which Leslieville lacks.
FamiliesCar free living
Typical house
$1.73M
Typical condo
$700K
One bedroom rent
$2,250/mo
Walk Score
92
Transit 86 · Bike 84
Known for: The Riverdale Park skyline view, the most photographed in Toronto. Skyline views from the park, big Victorians, and Greektown at the edge.
Prices and rent in Riverdale
TRREB recorded 11 sales in North Riverdale in 2026 Q1, at an average of $1,832,318 and a median of $1,725,000. Homes sold for 117% of list price after 16 days on market.
| Property type | Average sale price |
|---|---|
| Semi-detached | $1,761,000 |
TRREB Community Housing Market Report, 2026 Q1, district E01, community North Riverdale. TRREB suppresses any property type with two or fewer sales in the quarter, so a missing row means too little activity to report, not no demand.
Estimated price by unit size
| Condo | Estimate | House | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $504,000 | 2 bed | $1,415,000 |
| 1 bed | $700,000 | 3 bed | $1,725,000 |
| 2 bed | $952,000 | 4 bed | $2,122,000 |
| 3 bed | $1,246,000 | 5+ bed | $2,588,000 |
Estimated monthly rent
| Unit | Monthly rent |
|---|---|
| Bachelor | $1,820 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,250 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,540 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,990 |
Unit-size prices and rents are scaled from one benchmark per neighbourhood and are estimates, not appraisals. Compare Riverdale with the rest of Toronto in the best neighbourhoods in Toronto guide.
Who Riverdale suits
Families who want deep Victorian housing stock and a subway line, and who are willing to pay midtown prices to stay in the east end.
Who it is wrong for
Anyone with mobility limits, given the hill, and first time buyers, since detached stock here now competes directly with midtown on price.
Pros
- Line 2 runs along the north edge, so downtown commutes are quick and reliable
- Riverdale Park delivers the best skyline view in the city plus real recreation space
- Deep stock of large Victorian and Edwardian family homes
Cons
- The hill between the park and the neighbourhood is a genuine daily factor
- Detached family housing now costs as much as comparable midtown areas
- Danforth nightlife noise affects the northern blocks
Living in Riverdale
Getting around
Broadview and Chester on Line 2. Walk Score 92, Transit Score 86, Bike Score 84.
Safety
Safe and residential, with the Danforth edge busier at night. Riverdale Park is well used and well lit.
Restaurants
Greektown's Danforth strip is on the northern edge, with souvlaki houses and newer independents, plus Gerrard India Bazaar to the south.
Shopping
Danforth retail covers everyday needs, with the Carrot Common and independent grocers, bakeries and specialty food shops.
Within a short walk or transit hop
- Parks
- Riverdale Park East and West, Withrow Park, Don Valley trails
- Library
- Riverdale Branch, Toronto Public Library
- Recreation
- Riverdale Farm, Withrow Park rink, Riverdale Pool
- Groceries
- Danforth Food Market, Carrot Common, Big Carrot on Danforth
- Schools
- Frankland Community School, Withrow Avenue Junior, Riverdale Collegiate
Safety text is a qualitative description of the area, not crime statistics. Scores are approximate and vary within the neighbourhood.
Renting in Riverdale
A one bedroom runs about $2,250 a month, and a two bedroom about $2,540.
Predominantly upper and lower suites in Victorian and Edwardian houses, plus a handful of Danforth-corridor buildings. Family-sized rentals are genuinely scarce here, which is why the ones that appear go quickly and above asking.
Where Riverdale is
Riverdale: frequently asked questions
Is Riverdale a good neighbourhood in Toronto?
It is one of the best family picks in the east end — deep Victorian stock, skyline views from Riverdale Park, Line 2 running underneath the Danforth on its northern edge, and Greektown restaurants a short walk away. TRREB's 2026 Q1 median semi in North Riverdale was about $1.73 million, and it moved in 16 days at 117 percent of list.
How far is Riverdale from downtown Toronto?
About three kilometres. Broadview station on Line 2 puts you at Yonge and Bloor in seven minutes and the financial district in about twenty. Walking to the core over the Riverdale footbridge takes roughly forty minutes.
What part of Toronto is Riverdale in?
The near east end, immediately across the Don Valley from downtown. North Riverdale runs up to the Danforth; South Riverdale runs down toward Queen East and blends into Leslieville, which is why the two names get used interchangeably in listings.
Is the Riverdale hill a real problem?
Yes, and residents will tell you so. The grade from the Don Valley up to Broadview is steep enough to matter every day if you cycle, push a stroller or have mobility limits. It is the single most common practical complaint about the neighbourhood.
Are Riverdale schools good?
The catchments are among the more sought-after in the east end and are a large part of why families pay the premium here rather than in Leslieville. Boundaries change, so confirm the current catchment against the TDSB school finder for the exact address rather than trusting the listing.
Nearby Toronto neighbourhoods
Cabbagetown
The largest intact Victorian streetscape in North America
House $1.42M · Condo $589K· Walk 94
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Young professionalsFamiliesBest value
Danforth (Greektown)
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House $1.35M · Condo $620K· Walk 95
1.2 km from Riverdale
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Leslieville
Brunch, design shops, and Victorian semis on tree-lined streets
House $1.47M · Condo $670K· Walk 91
1.7 km from Riverdale
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Rosedale
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Yorkville
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The Annex
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Guides and tools for buying in Riverdale
- First Time Home Buyer in Toronto: The Complete 2026 Guide
- Steps to Buying a House for the First Time in Toronto (2026)
- Home Inspection When Buying a House in Toronto (2026)
- Buying a Home vs Condo in Toronto (2026)
- Pre Construction Condo vs Resale Condos in Toronto (2026)
- Toronto land transfer tax calculator
- Toronto closing costs calculator
- Toronto property tax calculator
- Toronto rent vs own calculator
- Toronto condo fee calculator
- Toronto housing market report
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- Riverdale real estate agents