DNA I — Rental Market Data

DNA I at 1 Shaw Street carries two active listings as of August 31, 2026, with asking rents spanning $2,550 to $2,700 per month, an average of $2,625, and a median of $2,625. Both available suites are one-bedroom-plus-den layouts averaging 600 square feet at $4.40 per square foot, placing the current inventory squarely in the compact entry-level tier rather than multi-bedroom executive space. The building's active stock is entirely concentrated in this single layout category, offering renters a small but focused selection of den-equipped one-bedrooms in the Toronto West submarket.

The sole active layout at DNA I is the one-bedroom-plus-den configuration, accounting for both available units and representing 100 percent of current inventory. These two suites average 600 square feet with an asking rent of $2,625 per month and a rate of $4.40 per square foot, forming a small but consistent selection within the building's 317-suite roster. No studio, two-bedroom, or three-bedroom units are currently listed, making the den-equipped one-bedroom the exclusive option for prospective renters at this address.

DNA I's two active listings span a $150 spread, from a minimum entry rent of $2,550 per month to a peak asking rent of $2,700 per month, a 5.9 percent differential. The median asking rent sits at $2,625 per month, anchoring the mid-point of this narrow band. The entry-level suite is a 550-square-foot one-bedroom-plus-den at $4.64 per square foot, while the peak listing offers 650 square feet in the same layout at a lower unit rate of $4.15 per square foot, rewarding renters who prioritize additional living area over the lowest absolute rent.

Active den premiums at DNA I cannot be reliably quantified from the current two-listing sample, as both available units already include a den within their base configuration and no den-free comparable exists to isolate the marginal cost. Verified parking at the building carries a confirmed add-on of $150 per month for a dedicated stall, giving renters a clear and transparent figure for on-site vehicle accommodation. No additional amenity or storage premiums are documented in the active listing data.

DNA I's active asking rate of $4.40 per square foot sits 6.8 percent below the Toronto West submarket asking benchmark of $4.72 per square foot, positioning the building as a more competitively priced option within its immediate rental pool. The nominal average rent of $2,625 per month also trails the submarket asking average of $3,051 per month, a gap that reflects both the building's lower per-square-foot rate and its 600-square-foot average suite size. DNA I represents two out of 50 active listings in the Toronto West submarket, a 4 percent share of available inventory that underscores the building's limited current presence in the broader rental market.

DNA I's average realized lease rent of $2,467 per month sits $293 below the overall comp benchmark of $2,760, with the gap driven primarily by the building's smaller suite footprints rather than a weaker rate per square foot. DNA II at 1005 King St W (0.05 km, five closed leases) averaged $2,480 per month at $4.11 per square foot across 606 square feet, placing it just $13 above the subject's realized rent. Massey Square at 1000 King St W (0.08 km, two closed leases) averaged $3,075 per month at $3.86 per square foot across 800 square feet, a $608 premium over DNA I driven almost entirely by its 200-square-foot larger suites. King West Village Lofts at 954 King St W (0.11 km, two closed leases) averaged $2,725 per month at $3.97 per square foot across 718 square feet, $258 above the subject. Massey Harris Lofts at 915 King St W (0.13 km) recorded zero closed leases over the trailing 180 days and therefore carries no realized rent benchmark for direct comparison.

DNA I commands a premium rate per square foot over every active competitor while providing fewer interior square feet, a combination that keeps total monthly rent below each peer's asking level. Against DNA II, the subject trades at a $0.02 per square foot (0.5 percent) premium while providing six fewer interior square feet, a near-identical footprint that makes the $13 monthly rent difference negligible. Versus Massey Square, the subject commands a $0.27 per square foot (7.0 percent) premium yet provides 200 fewer interior square feet, meaning the $608 lower nominal rent is a direct function of the smaller suite rather than a discount in asset valuation. King West Village Lofts presents a similar dynamic: the subject trades at a $0.16 per square foot (4.0 percent) premium while providing 118 fewer interior square feet, producing a $258 lower total rent. In each case, the nominal rent variance is driven by interior footprint scale, not by a weaker per-square-foot rate.

DNA I offers a ten-feature lifestyle package that includes a Dining Room & Kitchen, Sauna & Steam Room, and Yoga Studio—amenities absent from three of its four nearby competitors. DNA II shares the sauna, steam room, and yoga studio but substitutes a Media & Theatre Room for the subject's dedicated dining and kitchen space. Massey Square and King West Village Lofts each feature a Games & Billiards Room that DNA I does not offer, while Massey Harris Lofts provides only a BBQ Area and Concierge & Security, a starkly limited profile by comparison. The subject's combination of a full-service dining room, aquatic wellness facilities (sauna and steam), a dedicated yoga studio, rooftop terrace, garden courtyard, and meeting room positions it as the most amenity-dense option in this immediate King West cluster. This package best serves young professionals and small households who prioritize on-site wellness, social dining, and remote-work flexibility without needing to travel for recreational or social programming.