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The Annex
The Annex is one of downtown Toronto's most recognizable pockets — a leafy stretch beside the University of Toronto and Bloor Street, lined with grand Victorian and Edwardian houses and threaded with independent bookshops and cafés. It's a recognized area within the City's official Annex neighbourhood, with a long-standing student and academic community alongside its homeowners. For owners here, the draw is the architecture itself: houses with the bones and character that reward thoughtful renovation, restoration, and long-term ownership.
29,300
Population
39.6
Median Age
$85,000
Median Household Income
1.8
Avg. Household Size
What It Rents For
Renting in Annex
$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.
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