Dont be fooled not all basements look like this!!!! I have spent about 4 years in 2 basements and it was horrible!!! No natural light no privacy you cannot adjust the AC or heater etc it was aweful
I'm writing this in November 2019 and have lived in Toronto for nearly 60 years - this is the most luxurious basement apt. I have ever seen - don't be fooled for all those people coming to Canada - the rents are at least $900 for a cold dark basement apt. - prices are out of control - do your research before coming so you won't be shocked - cheers
Yes, lots of better basement apartments but at what cost and was it in a safe location is my question - I don't want people who see this youtube video, thinking all people in Toronto live so nicely - the rents are a minimum of $1500 for a 1 bedroom - I know because I have been looking - cheers
@KV MCU Can't give you a price because there is such a range and it all depends on the location - maybe $1600 is my guess for a decent location for a one bedroom but you would really need to speak with a real estate agent who could help you out - cheers
Don’t be fooled. The majority of basements do not look like this. Besides there’s no sunlight and gets very cold in winter. Not to forget, you’re always under the watchful eye of the landlord.
Our landlord rents out the main floor and basement. We have lived in the basement for 13 years now. The tenant upstairs has been here even longer. It’s been fine. I wish our windows were big like this one in the video but we do have a nice big window in our front door that lets in a lot of light. We have electric baseboard heaters so it’s never cold in the winter. It can at times get quite hot in the summer without AC. No central air and the windows are too small for window units and the windows are too high up for portable ACs. So when the weather isn’t as hot in the summer we open the windows to cool the place and get fresh air and when we have a heatwave we close the windows and run fans. We run a dehumidifier during the summer to keep things from getting damp and we run a humidifier during winter as the heaters make things dry. We have made it work well for us.
Typically, most basements are underground. So the phrase "basement apartment" is understood to be a separate living place other than the main floor of a Canadian home. So she was correct in identifying it as one.
My two cents to landlord: if you have a mortgage, you declared to have a single family residence on the property. Bank can take back the mortgage immediately (no more than 35 days) if they find out. Tenant in basement, ask landlord to show their driver lic and property tax bill before giving your deposit. This is the only to protest yourself from the illegal lease
Wow!! This is the opposite of my basement apartment!! Mine is underground with hardly any light!! But probably cheaper than this lovely place!! This must be a newer home!
I lived in a nice basement apartment for 15 years. I had two windows in each room (except kitchen). It wasn't an above ground basement apartment. It has a lot natural lighting and separate entrance. It's outside of Toronto. Unfortunately, my landlord wants the apartment for his son. I am moving into a smaller apartment with one large window in the bedroom and a small window in the living room its a nice place but all basement apartments are different. This was a lovely video but may be show a variety of basement apartments!
This basement apartment is the best I've seen thus far, the others I've been seeing either has the windows rather too small and high so that u have little or no light coming into the house or there are no windows at all.
problem with basements are 2 things 1- people upstairs controls the heater so in summer days they might feel the heat of the sun but down there we are freezing 2- ceiling tiles in those houses are paper thin , you can hear noises 247
This is a great basement you've found 👍. Rent is also quite reasonable if it is in GTA. Can you please confirm which area is this and how can I find similar layout basement? Would really appreciate
It is all about how much you are willing to spend within any given market. That is a fairly nice place. Noise from the traffic in the main floor can be an issue, specially if the folks upstairs have pets and kids. It is a great option, but beware of noise and issues not typically expected from regular apartments.
Any typical apartment could be noisy as well as condo. Depending on the neighbours you have above you in the building. They're many pros and cons of living in the basement but in some cases it could be better than living in old apartment building.
@@LifeInCanada Very true. I have had my share of good experiences in basement apartments, and I would definitely recommend it. Those old houses can definitely be worst than most basement apartments out there. Main floor traffic noise have typically been some kind of issue in my experience, but there is no doubt that that goes for any attached housing situation. I am currently living in the top floor of a building, and the construction on the rooftop is often an issue for me, so it is definitely a common problem.
@@LifeInCanada You are mistaken. This might be the lower level of a 3 storey row house condominium. A basement has a concrete foundation, is partially underground, with patio doors often leading to the back yard. That is the walkout part! This is how a language barrier can be harmful...
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Don't be fooled majority of them are nothing like that they turn on the light so you can see the minute you move in the landlord will remove some of the light bulbs to keep you in the dark because electricity in this country energy in this country is very expensive
I've seen basements in toronto and it's rare to find a good basement that looks like this ... and for a good price... and by the looks of this video this seems like the outskirts of Toronto... maybe Scarborough or etobicoke? Not down town for sure... i saw the comments and it says 1200 $ month... you wont find something like this in Toronto down town at least... very very rare
This basement is in Richmond Hill. This basement was rented out a year or so ago for I believe 1,200 so now it is safe to say that cost would be 1,300 :)
Are you in Toronto? If yes then go to www.kijiji.ca and look for the walkout basement, otherwise basements are too dark n horrible, very cold in winter, rent is definitely higher than a normal basement
@@LifeInCanada Thank you. I wish you the best. If I am a si gle without famil, can I find a bit smaller for 800$? a bedroom and a living room without sharing. Are there owners who rent only for females? Thank you again.
@@bartooma yea u can get it..but forget about the rents are getting up..i live in a basement and i am paying 1400 that too that basement did not have windows and laundry and internet
I lived in a basement apartment long time ago even I did have my own house. Only one thing I can say, no to basement apartment, your movement is limited. This one shown is luxury. Not all BA are like this.
Not too long ago, basements went for under $1000, thanks to the shortage of rentals now the rents have reached so high. For a place that has just one tiny window, which barely lets any sunlight in, this is very overpriced.
And you forgot to tell how much is this one for a month? Ohh, this type of basement can be found in the new neighborhood. Toronto has lots of very old houses with very different basement apartments.
This one was rented for $1,300 per month. Yes there are lots of different kind of basements, sometimes even without the windows. This is the walk-out basement.
Yes thats a potential price but not the norm, it must be a high end neighborhood, its renovated and has laundry machines. Without all those things mentioned, you could find as low as $900 for a one bedroom. Mine was in new neighborhood but on the far end of my city, I rented for $850 including all utilities, but that was a rarity and unheard of even 5 years ago when I rented that basement (in Toronto area, Canada)
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I am planning on moving to Toronto as an international student . I am trying to get information about how much rent do i need to get a bedroom furnished apartment and are basements a convenient place to stay in??
This is walkout basement, very rare here in Canada, otherwise basements are very dark, humid n cold, but rent is cheaper than an apartment so newcomers mostly rent it in the beginning, after a year or so lots of people change it, usually get a good job, actually basement apartments are blessing for new people
Bahahahahaha!! Most of basement suites in Canada look like the serial killer's basement in "Silence Of The Lambs" - and cost more than the average person makes in a month. They USED to be cheaper than a regular apartment, up until about 1995....
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OHHH PULEASE!----the majority of basement apartments,do NOT look anything like that, before you post such malarkey, do your research FIRST!
of course, they do what are you talking about? I mean having a basement in the first place is a luxury anyway.
Dont be fooled not all basements look like this!!!! I have spent about 4 years in 2 basements and it was horrible!!! No natural light no privacy you cannot adjust the AC or heater etc it was aweful
Indeed
These are the new modenized houses i guess but real basement is hell
true
Based on the outside, their area must be in Vaughn or outside Toronto.
It's always fucking colddddddd
I'm writing this in November 2019 and have lived in Toronto for nearly 60 years - this is the most luxurious basement apt. I have ever seen - don't be fooled for all those people coming to Canada - the rents are at least $900 for a cold dark basement apt. - prices are out of control - do your research before coming so you won't be shocked - cheers
We live here for 9 years and we’ve seen basements even better.
Yes, lots of better basement apartments but at what cost and was it in a safe location is my question - I don't want people who see this youtube video, thinking all people in Toronto live so nicely - the rents are a minimum of $1500 for a 1 bedroom - I know because I have been looking - cheers
@KV MCU Can't give you a price because there is such a range and it all depends on the location - maybe $1600 is my guess for a decent location for a one bedroom but you would really need to speak with a real estate agent who could help you out - cheers
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Don’t be fooled. The majority of basements do not look like this. Besides there’s no sunlight and gets very cold in winter. Not to forget, you’re always under the watchful eye of the landlord.
Yes, it’s not perfect, but you pay much less money for the basement then for one bedroom condo in Toronto area.
@@LifeInCanada for a reason. I'm from Ottawa, live in the falls and have friends in Toronto. This is not how many basements look.
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Our landlord rents out the main floor and basement. We have lived in the basement for 13 years now. The tenant upstairs has been here even longer. It’s been fine. I wish our windows were big like this one in the video but we do have a nice big window in our front door that lets in a lot of light. We have electric baseboard heaters so it’s never cold in the winter. It can at times get quite hot in the summer without AC. No central air and the windows are too small for window units and the windows are too high up for portable ACs. So when the weather isn’t as hot in the summer we open the windows to cool the place and get fresh air and when we have a heatwave we close the windows and run fans. We run a dehumidifier during the summer to keep things from getting damp and we run a humidifier during winter as the heaters make things dry. We have made it work well for us.
Great one
How is this a basement apartment? It is 'not' underground and it is sitting level with the house next door which is clearly 'above' ground.
Half of the apartment is underground and half is not. It is walk-out basement. You can google it.
Typically, most basements are underground. So the phrase "basement apartment" is understood to be a separate living place other than the main floor of a Canadian home. So she was correct in identifying it as one.
Clearly you don’t live in Canada because nobody who’s from here would ever ask this since every house has this
It is called a raised basement
I lived in basement appartement during university, no light, humidity odors, no counter top to cook, minuscule bathroom, à nightmare and Too expensive
I felt cut of from the world when living in a basement ..Very cold in winters
Yes basements could be pretty cold 🥶
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This is a walkout basement in a better off neighbourhood north of Toronto proper, very misleading video.
Majority of basements do not good light, an easy opening to garden. Basements are used for dumping goods not in much use.
My two cents to landlord: if you have a mortgage, you declared to have a single family residence on the property. Bank can take back the mortgage immediately (no more than 35 days) if they find out. Tenant in basement, ask landlord to show their driver lic and property tax bill before giving your deposit. This is the only to protest yourself from the illegal lease
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Wow!! This is the opposite of my basement apartment!! Mine is underground with hardly any light!! But probably cheaper than this lovely place!! This must be a newer home!
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This one is good. I love the windows and the dining area.
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I lived in a nice basement apartment for 15 years. I had two windows in each room (except kitchen). It wasn't an above ground basement apartment. It has a lot natural lighting and separate entrance. It's outside of Toronto. Unfortunately, my landlord wants the apartment for his son. I am moving into a smaller apartment with one large window in the bedroom and a small window in the living room its a nice place but all basement apartments are different. This was a lovely video but may be show a variety of basement apartments!
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This is not true. The majority of basement apartments in Toronto are small, damp and dark. And overpriced.
wih little or mo daylight
Seems quite well appointed and convenient.
This basement apartment is the best I've seen thus far, the others I've been seeing either has the windows rather too small and high so that u have little or no light coming into the house or there are no windows at all.
In Richmond Hill area there are a lot of walk-out basements - very bright and big. Most of the basements in downtown is underground
problem with basements are 2 things
1- people upstairs controls the heater so in summer days they might feel the heat of the sun but down there we are freezing
2- ceiling tiles in those houses are paper thin , you can hear noises 247
Yes, agreed but the price is reflecting this and no complaints after all ;)
And people can hear the neighbors even in the condo or townhouse
Not necessarily if you get zoned a/c or c/a
Ohh look nice n commentry also nice its compact but big lighted area nice one
This is a great basement you've found 👍. Rent is also quite reasonable if it is in GTA. Can you please confirm which area is this and how can I find similar layout basement? Would really appreciate
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It is all about how much you are willing to spend within any given market. That is a fairly nice place. Noise from the traffic in the main floor can be an issue, specially if the folks upstairs have pets and kids. It is a great option, but beware of noise and issues not typically expected from regular apartments.
Any typical apartment could be noisy as well as condo. Depending on the neighbours you have above you in the building. They're many pros and cons of living in the basement but in some cases it could be better than living in old apartment building.
@@LifeInCanada Very true. I have had my share of good experiences in basement apartments, and I would definitely recommend it. Those old houses can definitely be worst than most basement apartments out there. Main floor traffic noise have typically been some kind of issue in my experience, but there is no doubt that that goes for any attached housing situation. I am currently living in the top floor of a building, and the construction on the rooftop is often an issue for me, so it is definitely a common problem.
Thanks for your afford. its really nice from your side to do such a video. and share it with us . we planning to move to canada next year.
Thank you. Good luck with the moving.
@J OneLife why not?
This is a main floor, ground level...not a basement suite. A walkout basement is dug out of the ground.
This is exactly the walk-out basement.
@@LifeInCanada You are mistaken. This might be the lower level of a 3 storey row house condominium. A basement has a concrete foundation, is partially underground, with patio doors often leading to the back yard. That is the walkout part!
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Just google what walk-out basements look like for a start.
Thank you for this video. What about price, what about kids? Can you compare it with your appartment and explain a differences a little?
On our other channel we showed our house so you can see the difference ;)
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Very nice. I would definitely live in one when I move to Canada
Just make sure to look for a walkout basement apartment.
This is a nice finished basement
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Really good job my friend......
Thank you.
This is more like a Boys quarters ( BQ). Nice space!
This is nice no down stairs and it's quite bright though bed room is quite small but I really like it
Don't be fooled majority of them are nothing like that they turn on the light so you can see the minute you move in the landlord will remove some of the light bulbs to keep you in the dark because electricity in this country energy in this country is very expensive
That's actually a beautiful apartment but not all look like this one thank you for sharing 👍
I've seen basements in toronto and it's rare to find a good basement that looks like this ... and for a good price... and by the looks of this video this seems like the outskirts of Toronto... maybe Scarborough or etobicoke? Not down town for sure... i saw the comments and it says 1200 $ month... you wont find something like this in Toronto down town at least... very very rare
Lol just looking at the comments and the price in responses from you of monthly cost is 1200, 1300 and 1330 in some comments...
This basement is in Richmond Hill. This basement was rented out a year or so ago for I believe 1,200 so now it is safe to say that cost would be 1,300 :)
And this is the walk-out basement.
Oh okay makes sense!! Richmond hill is a good area but far from toronto! Good video though!
Thanks.
Hey.... It's pretty good and compact...
Its really a good one, Please tell about the price, utilities facilities of the .
Are you in Toronto? If yes then go to www.kijiji.ca and look for the walkout basement, otherwise basements are too dark n horrible, very cold in winter, rent is definitely higher than a normal basement
Hi Biplob
Where are you from ?
you did not mention how much is the rent for basement and what about utility cost
This one was $1,200 monthly all included
Thank you for the Video. What is the estimated cost per month for this basement?
This one was rented for $1,300 Canadian dollars per month.
@@LifeInCanada Thank you
This is great, 1200 Canadian with all utilities included!
Yes. This is a very good price
haha in montreal 800 cad apartment 2 rooms 450 meters walk to metro subway . toronto is overpriced.
How much is the rent usually for such basements?
This particular one is $1200 Canadian dollars per month with all utilities included.
@@LifeInCanada Thank you. I wish you the best. If I am a si gle without famil, can I find a bit smaller for 800$? a bedroom and a living room without sharing. Are there owners who rent only for females? Thank you again.
@@bartooma yea u can get it..but forget about the rents are getting up..i live in a basement and i am paying 1400 that too that basement did not have windows and laundry and internet
2015 our rent was only 700 for everything! Down in Bathurst Toronto. Now it's sad everything is really very expensive esp. Toronto
@@bartooma sad to say $800 is about the lower end number on rooms in Tdot, yrs ago u could get an apt for that total. smdh.
I lived in a basement apartment long time ago even I did have my own house. Only one thing I can say, no to basement apartment, your movement is limited.
This one shown is luxury. Not all BA are like this.
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Take pictures of this apartment in the winter😁snow covering all the windows hahaha good luck seeing sunlight for 8 months ohhhhhhhh
Hi, nice video. Please I'm in currently in Toronto looking for a basement apartment for rent. Is this one available? Where can I get one like this?
No, this is one is happily occupied by our friends ;)
But you can look for some in Richmond hill area at realtor.ca
Wow, how much is rental cost? Which part of Canada?
This basement was rented out for $1,300 Canadian dollars monthly. It is in Toronto area, Ontario.
Not too long ago, basements went for under $1000, thanks to the shortage of rentals now the rents have reached so high. For a place that has just one tiny window, which barely lets any sunlight in, this is very overpriced.
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Can you please tell the location of this house. I am also looking for house in Toronto
I live it the basement apartment too. Its not actually the same but at least any rooms have a window and closet.
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Thank you for posting this video , please how much basement like this cost ?
This was about $1,200 Canadian dollars per month
How much the cost to rent basement apartment?
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Very good and informative video and thanks for posting.
How much is the walkout basement rental price?and which neighborhood or street is suitable for basement rental?
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How much does this apartment cost? Very nice!
This particular one is $1,330 Canadian dollars monthly, all included.
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Guys, how much will it cost on an average for a basic basement room for a bachelor
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It's cozy and above ground
i'm betting the rent is$1700 plus hydro. lol
It was $1,200 now it would be about $1,300 all included.
@@LifeInCanada your basement is amazing your lucky.
I suspect this is miles out of Toronto, 6 mile out but 30mins from union is more expensive than that there only that cheap for a reason.
@@lizcollinson2692 good point. most bsmt apts do not look like this and u pay a pretty premium esp now in Toronto fr apts
And you forgot to tell how much is this one for a month? Ohh, this type of basement can be found in the new neighborhood. Toronto has lots of very old houses with very different basement apartments.
This one was rented for $1,300 per month. Yes there are lots of different kind of basements, sometimes even without the windows. This is the walk-out basement.
Please do let us know the cost of per month rent .
Oh the pwopity! Real Canadian here!
That's a really good walkthrough 😀 but what's the average rent for these kind of accommodation??
This one was rented for $1,300 Canadian dollars per month.
Yes thats a potential price but not the norm, it must be a high end neighborhood, its renovated and has laundry machines. Without all those things mentioned, you could find as low as $900 for a one bedroom. Mine was in new neighborhood but on the far end of my city, I rented for $850 including all utilities, but that was a rarity and unheard of even 5 years ago when I rented that basement (in Toronto area, Canada)
5 years ago were different prices for rent in Toronto area.
Nice! Is this in Richmond Hill? I need a 2 br for sept 1
@@LifeInCanada hey plz what about ottawa . Are the prices lower than toronto ??
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Very nice and not to expensive either...
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I am planning on moving to Toronto as an international student . I am trying to get information about how much rent do i need to get a bedroom furnished apartment and are basements a convenient place to stay in??
Which is this location and what's the rent of this basement
Richmond Hill, Ontario. $1,200 per month for this one.
This is walkout basement, very rare here in Canada, otherwise basements are very dark, humid n cold, but rent is cheaper than an apartment so newcomers mostly rent it in the beginning, after a year or so lots of people change it, usually get a good job, actually basement apartments are blessing for new people
Wow still looks better than average apartment from my country 😂😂😂
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Hi,want to ask please,we are a couple with 3 children,are we obliged to take a 3 bedrooms appartement or can we take 2 bedrooms, thanks
How much does it coast to rent basement per month
Haw much rent for month ?
Plz let us know where these types of basements.
Look for walk out basements. In Toronto, York Region, Mississauga, Oakville...
Wow basement is beautiful great job thx for sharing
How much per month it's furnished to everything big
This is a basement or groundfloor
How much you pay for this basement its really very beautiful and where it is located ??
This basement was rented for $1,200 about two years ago. The location is in Richmond Hill, ON
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This is suitable for a college student or a single individual
Yes. It’s good for a couple as well.
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Def not a typical basement in Toronto
Typical walk-out basement.
It is growing level. It's not a basement !
Hi how much is rent
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I have basement over there
Hi, is this for rent?
No. It was rented out
Bahahahahaha!! Most of basement suites in Canada look like the serial killer's basement in "Silence Of The Lambs" - and cost more than the average person makes in a month.
They USED to be cheaper than a regular apartment, up until about 1995....
The rents are insane!! Forget it
Basement Very Cold In Winter
It depends on the basement quality but yes it could be a problem, especially in older houses.
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Where is this located?
Richmond Hill, Ontario.
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Ahhh weas the basement?
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How much ur rent there?
How much the rent of this basmint?
This one was $1200 Canadian dollars per month.
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This is what you will call a walkout basement and it's going to cost you big money .
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Hardly a basement...
How much for this basement monthly?
600
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