Scarborough · Toronto Neighbourhood Guide
Eglinton East
Mixed owner-and-renter and more affordable — a corner of Scarborough with its own character.
22,535
Population
38.8
Median Age
$73,500
Median Household Income
2.8
Avg. Household Size
What It Rents For
Renting in Eglinton East
$1,754
Average Rent / Month
2.7%
Rental Vacancy Rate
-9%
vs. GTA Average ($1,917)
Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025 (Scarborough (Central) zone). Adapted from CMHC data; this does not constitute CMHC endorsement.
About Eglinton East
Eglinton East is a balanced mix of owners and renters — close to 46% own and 54% rent. With a median household income near $73,500, it's one of the more affordable parts of the city. It's a mixed-age community of low-rise, family-oriented housing, with a steady, settled feel.
Rents track close to the GTA average of $1,917, making it a practical part of the city for buyers and tenants alike. Garden suites and full renovations are the most active project types here — adding income or living space on the deep lots common across the area.
We've been building in Scarborough since 1988. In Eglinton East, that means honest answers about what's feasible, what it costs, and what adds real value — before you commit.
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