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Cabbagetown-South St.James Town
A middle-income, mixed owner-and-renter pocket of Old Toronto.
11,020
Population
45.2
Median Age
$76,500
Median Household Income
1.8
Avg. Household Size
What It Rents For
Renting in Cabbagetown-South St.James Town
$2,163
Average Rent / Month
2.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate
+13%
vs. GTA Average ($1,917)
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025 (Toronto (Central) zone). Adapted from CMHC data; this does not constitute CMHC endorsement.
About Cabbagetown-South St.James Town
Cabbagetown-South St.James Town is a balanced mix of owners and renters — close to 45% own and 55% rent. Median household income, around $76,500, tracks close to the Toronto figure. The neighbourhood skews established and settled, with long-tenured residents.
Renting here commands a premium over the GTA average of $1,917 — a sign of sustained demand. For investors and owners eyeing a high-demand, transit-rich pocket, the relevant questions are about multiplex potential and purpose-built rental — the build-and-hold strategies we evaluate with construction-informed due diligence.
We've been building in Old Toronto since 1988. In Cabbagetown-South St.James Town, that means honest answers about what's feasible, what it costs, and what adds real value — before you commit.
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