Market Data as of August 31, 2026
London on the Esplanade - East — Rental Market Data
Building Summary & Rental Market Overview
Rental market analytics and building profile as of August 31, 2026.
London on the Esplanade - East at 38 The Esplanade in Toronto's St. Lawrence neighborhood is a 138-suite residential tower completed in 2009 by Cityzen Development Corp. As of August 31, 2026, three units are actively listed for rent, representing a 2.2 percent availability rate. The building closed two leases in the trailing 90-day window at an average of $2,863 per month with a three-day average time on market, while the full tracked lease history spans three transactions averaging $3,175 per month over a 12-day average listing period.
Current active asking rents average $2,683 per month at $4.87 per square foot across 567 average square feet of space, which is a higher rate per square foot than the 90-day realized lease benchmark of $4.11 per square foot. This premium per-square-foot pricing reflects the fact that active listings average 567 square feet compared to 783 square feet in historical closed leases, meaning current inventory skews toward more compact footprints. Against the broader St. Lawrence submarket asking benchmark of $4.51 per square foot, London on the Esplanade - East commands an 8 percent per-square-foot premium, positioning it above the neighborhood's average asking rate despite offering smaller suites.
Marketing friction at this building is low: active listings average eight days on market versus the St. Lawrence submarket benchmark of 21 days, and the two 90-day closed leases cleared in just three days. Across all tracked historical leases, landlords achieved an average premium of $58 per month, or 2.2 percent above asking, indicating a landlord-favorable negotiation environment where tenants paid above the listed rate. Active inventory is thin and evenly split across three layout tiers—one one-bedroom, one one-bedroom plus den, and one two-bedroom—meaning renters face single-unit scarcity in every bedroom category with no tier offering multiple choices.
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Active Rental Inventory & Asking Rates
Current market availability, asking prices, and unit price histories at London on the Esplanade - East as of August 31, 2026 (comparing August 2026 vs July 2026).
Active Market Insights & Questions
How has rental availability changed at London on the Esplanade - East recently?
London on the Esplanade - East has three active listings as of August 31, 2026, with asking rents ranging from $2,300 to $2,950 per month, an average of $2,683, and a median of $2,800. Active suites average 567 square feet at $4.87 per square foot, and the inventory is evenly distributed across three layout tiers at 33.3 percent each. The current mix leans toward compact entry-level and mid-size suites rather than the larger multi-bedroom executive layouts seen in historical leases, which averaged 783 square feet.
What floor plans and unit layouts are currently available at London on the Esplanade - East?
The dominant active layout at London on the Esplanade - East is a three-way tie, with one listing each in the one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus den, and two-bedroom tiers, each representing 33.3 percent of available inventory. The one-bedroom offers 400 square feet at $2,300 per month and $5.75 per square foot; the one-bedroom plus den provides 650 square feet at $2,950 per month and $4.54 per square foot; and the two-bedroom delivers 650 square feet at $2,800 per month and $4.31 per square foot. Every tier is a single listing, so renters have no alternative unit to compare within the same bedroom category.
What is the average asking rent and $/SF by suite size at London on the Esplanade - East?
London on the Esplanade - East shows an active asking spread of $650, from a minimum entry rent of $2,300 to a peak asking rent of $2,950 per month, a 28.3 percent range. The median asking rent sits at $2,800 per month. The entry-level suite is a one-bedroom at 400 square feet priced at $5.75 per square foot, while the peak suite is a one-bedroom plus den at 650 square feet priced at $4.54 per square foot, meaning the higher-priced unit actually delivers a lower rate per square foot due to its larger footprint.
How much extra do parking spaces and dens cost at London on the Esplanade - East?
London on the Esplanade - East carries an active den premium of $650 per month for an additional 250 square feet of den space, translating to a marginal cost of $2.60 per square foot for the extra area. Active parking stall premiums cannot be reliably isolated from the current dataset due to insufficient paired samples, so no specific parking fee can be quoted with confidence.
How do asking rents at London on the Esplanade - East compare to local and municipal benchmarks?
London on the Esplanade - East asks an average of $2,683 per month at $4.87 per square foot, compared to the St. Lawrence submarket asking benchmark of $2,934 per month at $4.51 per square foot. The building's nominal rent is lower than the submarket average, but its per-square-foot rate is 8 percent higher because active suites average 567 square feet versus the larger footprints typical of the broader market. London on the Esplanade - East accounts for three out of 116 available listings in the St. Lawrence submarket, a 2.6 percent share of total active inventory.
Historical Active Listings & Market Dynamics
Analyze availability, historical asking prices, price per foot ($/SF), and days on market over time. Use filters below to benchmark specific layouts.
| Date | Units Available | Avg Price ($) | Avg SqFt (SF) | Avg PSF ($/SF) | Avg DOM (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 11 |
| 2026-04-28 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 12 |
| 2026-04-29 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 13 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 14 |
| 2026-05-01 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 15 |
| 2026-05-02 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 16 |
| 2026-05-03 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 17 |
| 2026-05-04 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 18 |
| 2026-05-05 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 19 |
| 2026-05-06 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 20 |
| 2026-05-07 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 21 |
| 2026-05-08 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 22 |
| 2026-05-09 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 23 |
| 2026-05-10 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 24 |
| 2026-05-11 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 25 |
| 2026-05-12 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 26 |
| 2026-05-13 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 27 |
| 2026-05-14 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 28 |
| 2026-05-15 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 29 |
| 2026-05-16 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 30 |
| 2026-05-17 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 31 |
| 2026-05-18 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 32 |
| 2026-05-19 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 33 |
| 2026-05-20 | 1 | 2850 | 650 | 4.38 | 34 |
| 2026-06-24 | 1 | 2650 | 750 | 3.53 | N/A |
| 2026-06-25 | 1 | 2650 | 750 | 3.53 | 1 |
| 2026-07-26 | 1 | 2900 | 650 | 4.46 | N/A |
| 2026-07-27 | 1 | 2900 | 650 | 4.46 | 1 |
| 2026-07-28 | 1 | 2900 | 650 | 4.46 | 2 |
| 2026-08-12 | 1 | 2300 | 400 | 5.75 | N/A |
| 2026-08-13 | 1 | 2300 | 400 | 5.75 | 1 |
| 2026-08-14 | 1 | 2300 | 400 | 5.75 | 2 |
| 2026-08-15 | 1 | 2300 | 400 | 5.75 | 3 |
| 2026-08-16 | 1 | 2300 | 400 | 5.75 | 4 |
| 2026-08-17 | 1 | 2300 | 400 | 5.75 | 5 |
| 2026-08-18 | 1 | 2300 | 400 | 5.75 | 6 |
| 2026-08-19 | 1 | 2300 | 400 | 5.75 | 7 |
| 2026-08-20 | 1 | 2300 | 400 | 5.75 | 8 |
| 2026-08-21 | 1 | 2300 | 400 | 5.75 | 9 |
| 2026-08-22 | 1 | 2300 | 400 | 5.75 | 10 |
| 2026-08-23 | 1 | 2300 | 400 | 5.75 | 11 |
| 2026-08-24 | 1 | 2300 | 400 | 5.75 | 12 |
| 2026-08-25 | 1 | 2300 | 400 | 5.75 | 13 |
| 2026-08-26 | 2 | 2625 | 525 | 5.14 | 7 |
| 2026-08-27 | 2 | 2625 | 525 | 5.14 | 8 |
| 2026-08-28 | 2 | 2625 | 525 | 5.14 | 9 |
| 2026-08-29 | 2 | 2625 | 525 | 5.14 | 10 |
| 2026-08-30 | 2 | 2625 | 525 | 5.14 | 11 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 | 2683 | 567 | 4.87 | 8 |
12-Month Market Dynamics & Trend Trajectory
London on the Esplanade - East commands a realized average rent of $3,175 per month, a premium of roughly $517 (approximately 19%) above the St. Lawrence submarket average of $2,658. However, the building's rate of $4.08 per square foot sits 2.6% below the submarket leased benchmark of $4.22 per square foot, a gap explained by the building's larger average suite footprint of 783 square feet versus the tighter inventory typical of the neighbourhood. On pricing discipline, all three tracked leases at London on the Esplanade - East closed at or above asking, with an average premium of $58 per month (2.2%) in the landlord's favour. This translates to $696 per year in additional rental revenue per unit and signals that tenants in this micro-market are accepting listed prices without meaningful pushback on price. The sample is limited to 3 transactions, so this directional read should be weighted accordingly.
Historical building statistics - leased transactions
This section tracks completed leasing transactions over time starting from May 1, 2026. Use the filters below to refine the trends by unit type, parking, den, and price performance.
Latest leased insights and trends
| Date | Units Leased | Avg Leased Price ($) | Avg SqFt (SF) | Avg PSF ($/SF) | Avg DOM (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-21 | 1 | 2825 | 750 | 3.77 | 2 |
| 2026-06-28 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-07-05 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-07-12 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-07-19 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-07-26 | 1 | 2900 | 650 | 4.46 | 3 |
Nearby Building Rental Comparables & Price Spreads
Direct rental rate comparisons against residential properties in the immediate vicinity.
London on the Esplanade - East at 38 The Esplanade sits in a dense cluster of four nearby competitors within 130 metres, all of which recorded active lease volume over the trailing 180 days. The closest peer, London on the Esplanade - West at 1 Scott St (0.03 km, completed 2009), closed 13 leases; The Esplanade at 25 The Esplanade (0.08 km, completed 1989) logged 9; 75 On the Esplanade at 2A Church St (0.11 km, completed 2022) recorded the highest volume at 27 closed leases; and The Berczy at 55 Front St E (0.13 km, completed 2013) closed 4. The competitive set spans three distinct construction eras—the 1989 original, the 2009 twin-tower pair, and the 2022 infill—giving renters a clear generational spread in unit design and building systems. Against the four-comp benchmark of $2,846 average realized rent, $4.25 per square foot, and 693 average square feet, London on the Esplanade - East positions itself as a larger-footprint, slightly lower-rate-per-square-foot product. The subject's all-time realized average of $3,175 per month runs $329 above the comp mean, yet its $4.08 per square foot rate sits $0.17 below the benchmark, and its 783-square-foot average suite exceeds the comp mean by 90 square feet. Built in 2009, the building occupies a middle ground: newer and more amenity-dense than the 1989 The Esplanade, but offering more interior space at a lower per-square-foot rate than the 2022 75 On the Esplanade and the 2013 The Berczy.
Comparable Analysis & Questions
How do rental rates at London on the Esplanade - East compare to neighbouring buildings within St. Lawrence?
London on the Esplanade - East realizes an average lease rent of $3,175 per month, which is $329 above the four-comp benchmark of $2,846 and places the subject at the top of this immediate pocket. London on the Esplanade - West (1 Scott St, 0.03 km) closed 13 leases at an average of $2,823 per month ($4.37 per square foot, 663 sq ft); The Esplanade (25 The Esplanade, 0.08 km) closed 9 leases averaging $2,875 per month ($3.65 per square foot, 798 sq ft); 75 On the Esplanade (2A Church St, 0.11 km) closed 27 leases at $2,800 per month ($4.79 per square foot, 609 sq ft); and The Berczy (55 Front St E, 0.13 km) closed 4 leases averaging $2,885 per month ($4.17 per square foot, 701 sq ft). All four competitors recorded active lease transactions, so each provides a realized pricing benchmark rather than a listing-only reference.
Does London on the Esplanade - East offer a competitive price-per-square-foot ($/SF) against local comparables?
London on the Esplanade - East delivers 783 average square feet at $4.08 per square foot, a combination that undercuts the per-square-foot rates of three of four nearby active competitors while providing materially more interior space. Against London on the Esplanade - West, the subject trades at a $0.29 per square foot (6.6%) discount and provides 120 more interior square feet, meaning the $352 higher monthly rent is driven entirely by the larger footprint rather than a higher unit valuation. Versus 75 On the Esplanade, the subject offers a $0.71 per square foot (14.8%) discount with 174 additional square feet, so the $375 nominal premium reflects extra living area, not a rate premium. The Berczy shows a tighter spread: the subject trades at a $0.09 per square foot (2.2%) discount while providing 82 more square feet, keeping the $290 rent differential modest. The one exception is The Esplanade, where the subject commands a $0.43 per square foot (11.8%) premium over the 1989 building while providing 15 fewer square feet—here the higher rate reflects the subject's newer construction and amenity density rather than additional space.
How do building age, amenities, and developer reputation impact rent spreads?
London on the Esplanade - East fields a 15-item amenity suite anchored by an outdoor pool, hot tub and jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, a London-style pub, and a rooftop terrace—a full-service lifestyle package that distinguishes it from two of its four nearest peers. The Esplanade (1989) lacks the outdoor pool, yoga studio, library and reading room, and garden/courtyard found at the subject, while The Berczy (2013) omits the outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and the signature London-style pub. 75 On the Esplanade (2022) matches the subject on pool and gym but adds an outdoor fireplace and dining room/kitchen that the subject does not list, and The Berczy offers a pet wash station absent from the subject's roster. The subject's aquatic-and-wellness cluster (pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam, yoga) combined with the on-site pub and library positions it squarely for young professionals and small households who want resort-style recreation and social space without stepping into a 2022-build price bracket.
Building Amenities, Transit & Neighbourhood Features
Building amenities and neighbouring residential communities around London on the Esplanade - East.
Building Amenities
- Concierge & Security
- Gym & Fitness Centre
- Yoga Studio
- Outdoor Pool
- Hot Tub & Jacuzzi
- Sauna & Steam Room
- Party & Lounge Room
- Media & Theatre Room
- Games & Billiards Room
- Library & Reading Room
- BBQ Area
- Rooftop Terrace
- Garden & Courtyard
- London Style-pub
- Wifi Access
Residential Buildings in the Vicinity
- London on the Esplanade - West35 m
- The Esplanade82 m
- 75 On the Esplanade107 m
- The Berczy131 m
- Backstage156 m
- L Tower159 m
- Market Galleria201 m
- 88 Scott220 m
- The Wellington236 m
- Gooderham Court239 m
- Market Square I260 m
- Sixty Colborne265 m
Data Methodology & Analytical Standards
How FastScreen aggregates public listing records, tracks active inventory, and calculates rental market metrics for London on the Esplanade - East.
Snapshot Dates & Benchmark Cadence
- Standardized Snapshot: Market metrics reflect a standardized monthly snapshot locked as of August 31, 2026.
- Benchmark Comparison Cadence: Month-over-month comparisons evaluate changes across standardized month-end reporting windows (August 2026 vs July 2026), ensuring consistent baseline periods and eliminating intra-month reporting volatility.
- Point-in-Time Daily History: Daily charts capture point-in-time active listings available on any given calendar day.
Public Data Aggregation & Thresholds
- Public Data Aggregation: FastScreen aggregates residential rental listing and completed lease transaction records from publicly available sources.
- Threshold Filtering: All listings are subject to a minimum monthly rental threshold of $1,000 to filter out standalone storage lockers, private parking spaces, and misclassified commercial entries from condominium statistics.
Calculation Formulations
- Average Asking Rent: Weighted average of active asking prices across available suites in the reporting period.
- Price Per Square Foot ($/SF): Calculated by dividing rent by square footage only for listings that provide unit dimensions (suites without stated square footage are excluded from $/SF calculations).
- Days on Market (DOM): Measures elapsed calendar days between the date a suite is first listed and either the benchmark snapshot date (for active listings) or the finalized date leased.
- Parking & Den Differentials: Average asking rent differences between suites with vs. without parking, and suites with vs. without a den.
Data Limitations & Scope
- Exclusively Public Records: Statistics are derived exclusively from publicly available rental listings and completed lease records. Private direct-to-landlord arrangements, unadvertised tenant renewals, and off-market rental agreements are not captured.
- Agreed Contract Amounts: Reported lease amounts reflect agreed contract rents and do not account for private move-in allowances or individual unit renovations that may influence pricing spreads.
Disclaimer: The information and statistics presented on this page (including asking rents, lease prices, de-listed listings, average square footage, days on market, and implied suite premiums) are aggregated from public listing sources for general informational, educational, and reference purposes only. FastScreen does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any data shown. This information does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or professional real estate advice. Users should conduct their own independent research and consult with licensed professionals before making any rental, leasing, property management, or real estate investment decisions.
