Published 22 September 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
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The best condo buildings to rent in Don Mills are Rodeo Drive Condos, Flaire Condos, Reflections Residences, One Crosstown and Concorde Park I. Condo apartments leased through TRREB’s MLS® System in district C13 averaged $2,077 a month for a one-bedroom and $2,634 for a two-bedroom in Q2 2026.
Pick on transit, suite size and what the rent includes — not on the lobby.
The five at a glance
| # | Building | Address | Built | Why renters like it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodeo Drive Condos | 49 The Donway W & 50 O'Neill Rd | 2024 | The newest amenity tower beside the Shops at Don Mills |
| 2 | Flaire Condos | 99 The Donway W | 2017 | A mid-rise option steps from the Shops' restaurants and stores |
| 3 | Reflections Residences | 85 The Donway W | 2014 | The boutique, larger-layout pick at the Shops at Don Mills |
| 4 | One Crosstown | 1 Quarrington Lane | — | The rapid-transit pick, now that Line 5 is running at Don Mills |
| 5 | Concorde Park I | 5 Concorde Pl (Concorde Park II at 7 Concorde Pl) | 1989 | The older, all-inclusive-fees value pick with bigger suites |
How I chose them: I looked at Don Mills the way a tenant should — how quickly you reach transit, what the building actually offers day to day, suite sizes, building age and condition, and how many units come up for lease so you have choice. This is my own shortlist, not a paid or third-party ranking, and every building fact below is linked to a source at the end.
What renting a condo in Don Mills costs right now
| Q2 2026, condo apartments | Avg 1-bed | Avg 2-bed | Units leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRREB district C13 | $2,077 | $2,634 | 470 |
| City of Toronto | $2,316 | $3,154 | 15,388 |
| Whole GTA (TRREB area) | $2,273 | $3,013 | 21,251 |
Source: TRREB Rental Market Report, Q2 2026. District C13 is the TRREB reporting area that covers Don Mills; it is wider than the neighbourhood itself, so treat these as a guide rather than a quote for any one building.
Across the GTA, average condo rents were still below a year earlier in Q2 2026 — one-bedrooms down 2.3% and two-bedrooms down 1.7% — with 27,844 units listed for rent against 21,251 leased. TRREB says conditions still favour renters, which means there is usually room to negotiate on start date, parking or a longer term.
The top 5 condo buildings to rent in Don Mills
Rodeo Drive Condos
49 The Donway W & 50 O'Neill Rd
Completed 2024 · 32 storeys · about 630 suites · Developer: Lanterra Developments
Getting around: Buses on Don Mills Rd at the Shops at Don Mills; DVP a few minutes' drive.
What the building offers: Outdoor pool; gym; concierge; BBQ area.
What renters should know:
- New (2024) building – expect move-in booking rules and ongoing deficiency work.
- Next to the Shops at Don Mills; no subway within walking distance.
Why it makes the list: The newest amenity tower beside the Shops at Don Mills.
Flaire Condos
99 The Donway W
Completed 2017 · 11 storeys · about 285 suites · Developer: Cadillac Fairview
Getting around: Buses on The Donway W at Clock Tower Rd.
What the building offers: Gym; rooftop deck; concierge; party room.
What renters should know:
- Mid-rise within the Shops at Don Mills site; about 450-1,460 sq ft.
- Condo fees are reported to include heat, A/C and water.
Why it makes the list: A mid-rise option steps from the Shops' restaurants and stores.
Reflections Residences
85 The Donway W
Completed 2014 · 12 storeys · about 106 suites · Developer: FRAM + Slokker
Getting around: Buses on Lawrence Ave E and Don Mills Rd.
What the building offers: Concierge; gym; party room.
What renters should know:
- Boutique (about 106 suites), with larger layouts (about 690-1,390 sq ft).
- Condo fees are reported to include heat, A/C, water and parking.
Why it makes the list: The boutique, larger-layout pick at the Shops at Don Mills.
One Crosstown
1 Quarrington Lane
39 storeys · about 379 suites
Getting around: Short walk to Don Valley station on Line 5 Eglinton (Don Mills & Eglinton).
What the building offers: 24-hour concierge; gym; yoga studio; pet wash; guest suites; party room.
What renters should know:
- Part of the newer Crosstown master-planned community at Don Mills & Eglinton, with more towers still being built nearby (construction activity).
- Real Canadian Superstore within walking distance.
Why it makes the list: The rapid-transit pick, now that Line 5 is running at Don Mills.
Concorde Park I
5 Concorde Pl (Concorde Park II at 7 Concorde Pl)
Completed 1989 · 37 storeys · about 386 suites · Developer: Concorde
Getting around: Buses on Wynford/Eglinton; Line 5 Eglinton stops are a longer walk south.
What the building offers: Indoor pool; gym; sauna; concierge; guest suites.
What renters should know:
- Older building; maintenance Condo fees are reported to include utilities (incl. hydro), so landlords often rent with utilities included.
- Next to the Don Valley Parkway, so traffic noise on DVP-facing sides.
- About 590-1,390 sq ft suites; late-1980s building.
Why it makes the list: The older, all-inclusive-fees value pick with bigger suites.
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Living in Don Mills as a renter
Canada's first large planned suburb (1950s), now with a cluster of 2010s-2020s mid- and high-rise condos around the outdoor Shops at Don Mills and a new master-planned community at Don Mills & Eglinton.
| Don Mills in brief | |
|---|---|
| Where it is | Centred on Lawrence Ave E & Don Mills Rd (Shops at Don Mills, The Donway West, O'Neill Rd) south to Eglinton Ave E at Don Mills Rd (Crosstown); roughly the DVP/Leslie St to the west and Don Mills Rd/the Don River's east branch to the east. Excludes Don Mills & Sheppard (Fairview), which is a separate area. |
| Transit | Line 5 Eglinton (opened 8 Feb 2026): Don Valley station at Don Mills Rd (renamed from Science Centre) plus surface stops such as Aga Khan Park & Museum and Wynford. Shops at Don Mills relies on Don Mills Rd and Lawrence buses (no subway). Don Valley Parkway access nearby. |
| Everyday life | Shops at Don Mills (outdoor lifestyle centre with restaurants and shops); Real Canadian Superstore at Don Mills & Eglinton; Aga Khan Museum and Park; Edwards Gardens and Toronto Botanical Garden; Wilket Creek and Don Valley trails. |
| Official City neighbourhood | Banbury-Don Mills (Flemingdon Park lies south-east of Don Mills & Eglinton) |
Things renters in Don Mills should know
- Only the Eglinton end is on rapid transit (Line 5); renters around the Shops at Don Mills depend on buses or a car.
- Line 5 opening makes Don Mills & Eglinton buildings noticeably better connected than before 2026.
- Mid-rise buildings at the Shops tend to be quieter and older-renter oriented; Crosstown is newer, busier and denser.
Before you sign a condo lease
- Use the Ontario Standard Lease. Landlords of most private rental units, condos included, must use the province’s standard lease template for new leases.
- Deposits are capped. A landlord can ask for a rent deposit of no more than one month’s rent, and it must go toward your last month. Damage deposits are not allowed; a key or fob deposit must be refundable. See Ontario rental deposit rules.
- Check the rent-control date. The annual guideline (2.1% for 2026, 1.9% for 2027) does not apply to units first occupied as residences after 15 November 2018. Ask when the building was first occupied — in newer towers your increases are negotiable, not capped.
- Get utilities in writing. Newer towers usually meter hydro separately; many older buildings include it in the condo fee. It can be a real monthly difference.
- Read the condo rules. Tenants must follow the corporation’s declaration and rules — pets, move-in bookings, elevator deposits and short-term rental bans all live there.
The takeaway
In Don Mills, Rodeo Drive Condos and Flaire Condos are where I would start, but the right building depends on your commute and whether you want amenities or square footage. Compare the all-in monthly cost — rent, hydro, parking, locker — not the headline rent, and remember that in Q2 2026 renters, not landlords, had the upper hand across the GTA.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best condo buildings to rent in Don Mills?
My top five for renters are Rodeo Drive Condos, Flaire Condos, Reflections Residences, One Crosstown and Concorde Park I, chosen for transit access, amenities, suite sizes, building condition and rental supply.
How much does it cost to rent a condo in Don Mills?
In Q2 2026, condo apartments leased in TRREB district C13, which covers Don Mills, averaged $2,077 a month for a one-bedroom and $2,634 for a two-bedroom. The City of Toronto averages were $2,316 and $3,154.
Which condo in Don Mills is best for transit?
Rodeo Drive Condos at 49 The Donway W & 50 O'Neill Rd: buses on Don Mills Rd at the Shops at Don Mills; DVP a few minutes' drive.
Are older or newer condos better to rent in Don Mills?
Newer towers offer more amenities and modern finishes but smaller suites, separately metered hydro and no rent-control guideline if first occupied after 15 November 2018. Older buildings usually have larger layouts and often include utilities in the rent.
Is rent control in effect for condo rentals in Toronto?
Yes for units first occupied as residences on or before 15 November 2018, where increases are limited to the provincial guideline (2.1% in 2026 and 1.9% in 2027) once every 12 months. Units first occupied after that date are exempt from the guideline.
Do I pay a realtor to help me rent a condo?
On most MLS condo leases in the GTA the landlord pays the brokerage commission, but always confirm in writing before signing any agreement. I can search these buildings and review the lease with you.
Sources
- TRREB Rental Market Report, Q2 2026 — condominium apartment rents by district — accessed September 2026.
- Government of Ontario — residential rent increases and the rent increase guideline — accessed September 2026.
- Rodeo Drive Condos — building facts — accessed September 2026.
- Rodeo Drive Condos — building facts — accessed September 2026.
- Flaire Condos — building facts — accessed September 2026.
- Reflections Residences — building facts — accessed September 2026.
- One Crosstown — building facts — accessed September 2026.
- One Crosstown — building facts — accessed September 2026.
- Concorde Park I — building facts — accessed September 2026.
- Don Mills — neighbourhood and transit facts — accessed September 2026.
- Don Mills — neighbourhood and transit facts — accessed September 2026.
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About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto and GTA real estate broker
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway, Etobicoke. I help tenants, landlords, buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions and over $100 million in sales volume. Rent figures here come from TRREB’s published rental report and tenancy rules from the Government of Ontario, so you can check all of it without asking me.
Reach me at connect@jatindua.com or 833-330-1925, or book a call.