The Cardiff on Eglinton — Rental Market Data

The Cardiff on Eglinton carries three active listings as of August 31, 2026, with asking rents ranging from $2,150 to $3,500 per month, an average of $2,633 and a median of $2,250. The average active suite spans 717 square feet at an asking rate of $3.68 per square foot. Inventory skews toward compact entry-level configurations, with two of the three listings (66.7 percent) in the one-bedroom-plus-den tier and a single two-bedroom unit rounding out the selection.

The dominant active layout at The Cardiff on Eglinton is the one-bedroom-plus-den, accounting for two of three listings or 66.7 percent of available inventory. That tier averages $2,200 per month across 600 square feet, equating to $3.69 per square foot. The remaining listing is a two-bedroom unit at 950 square feet asking $3,500 per month, or $3.68 per square foot, representing a single-transaction sample at the upper end of the building's current availability.

The Cardiff on Eglinton's active asking rents span from a minimum of $2,150 to a peak of $3,500 per month, a dollar spread of $1,350 or 62.8 percent. The median asking rent sits at $2,250 per month. The entry-level suite is a one-bedroom-plus-den at 550 square feet asking $3.91 per square foot, while the peak listing is a two-bedroom at 950 square feet priced at $3.68 per square foot, reflecting the larger footprint diluting the per-unit rate.

Active den premiums and square-footage deltas at The Cardiff on Eglinton cannot be reliably quantified from the current three-unit sample, so no marginal cost per square foot for extra den space can be stated. Parking premium data is similarly inconclusive; the active sample does not support a reliable isolation of parking add-on costs, and no verified monthly figure should be quoted for current listings.

The Cardiff on Eglinton's active asking rate of $3.68 per square foot sits 13.8 percent below the North Midtown submarket asking benchmark of $4.27 per square foot, and its average asking rent of $2,633 per month trails the submarket average of $2,803. The nominal rent gap narrows when adjusted for suite size: active listings average 717 square feet versus the submarket's typical footprint, meaning the building delivers more space per dollar. The building currently holds three of the 232 active listings in the North Midtown submarket, a 1.3 percent share of total available inventory.

The Cardiff on Eglinton's trailing-12-month average realized rent of $2,250 per month sits $215 above the four-building comp benchmark of $2,035, with the primary active competitors being 490 Eglinton Avenue E, 525 Eglinton Avenue E, and Soho Bayview. 490 Eglinton Avenue E (0.06 km, 3 closed leases) realized an average of $2,695 per month at $3.17 per square foot across 850-square-foot suites, meaning The Cardiff on Eglinton trades at a $445-per-month lower nominal rent despite its smaller footprint. 525 Eglinton Avenue E (0.24 km, 2 closed leases) averaged $2,095 per month at $3.72 per square foot over 625 square feet, placing The Cardiff on Eglinton at a $155-per-month higher rent. Soho Bayview (0.24 km, 1 closed lease) recorded $1,950 per month at $3.00 per square foot across 650 square feet, with The Cardiff on Eglinton commanding a $300-per-month higher rent. 570 Eglinton Avenue West (0.25 km, estimated completion 2026) logged a single closed lease at $1,400 per month and $3.50 per square foot over 400 square feet; given its near-completion status and minimal transaction history, it functions as an architectural reference rather than a reliable active pricing benchmark.

The Cardiff on Eglinton leases at $3.67 per square foot across an average 614-square-foot suite, positioning it above the comp-set average of $3.35 per square foot and 631 square feet while remaining below the North Midtown submarket leased benchmark of $4.19 per square foot. Against 490 Eglinton Avenue E, The Cardiff on Eglinton commands a $0.50-per-square-foot (15.8%) premium over the comp's $3.17 rate, yet provides 236 fewer interior square feet; the $445-per-month lower nominal rent is driven entirely by that smaller footprint rather than a weaker asset valuation. Versus 525 Eglinton Avenue E, the subject trades at a $0.05-per-square-foot (1.3%) discount below the comp's $3.72 rate while providing 11 fewer interior square feet, so the $155-per-month higher total rent reflects the slightly larger comp suite rather than a per-square-foot premium. Against Soho Bayview, The Cardiff on Eglinton commands a $0.67-per-square-foot (22.3%) premium over the comp's $3.00 rate and provides 36 fewer interior square feet, with both the higher rate and the $300-per-month higher total rent reflecting the building's 2023 construction and amenity depth. Compared to 570 Eglinton Avenue West, the subject commands a $0.17-per-square-foot (4.9%) premium and provides 214 more interior square feet, though that near-completion building's single-lease sample limits its benchmarking weight.

The Cardiff on Eglinton offers a nine-point lifestyle package—Concierge & Security, Gym & Fitness Centre, Party & Lounge Room, Media & Theatre Room, Games & Billiards Room, BBQ Area, Rooftop Terrace, Garden & Courtyard, and Bar—that materially outpaces the two oldest competitors (490 Eglinton Avenue E and 525 Eglinton Avenue E), each of which provides only Concierge & Security and a Shared Laundry Room. Against the closest full-amenity peer, Soho Bayview, The Cardiff on Eglinton differentiates with a dedicated Media & Theatre Room, an outdoor Garden & Courtyard, and an in-building Bar, none of which appear in Soho Bayview's list; conversely, Soho Bayview retains a Meeting Room, Business Centre, and Library & Reading Room that the subject does not offer. 570 Eglinton Avenue West, still in its pre-occupancy phase, lists only a Shared Laundry Room and cannot be meaningfully compared on lifestyle features. The resulting package—social entertainment (bar, media room, games), outdoor living (rooftop terrace, garden, BBQ), and fitness—targets young professionals and small households in the 25-to-40 age band who prioritize a turnkey social and recreational environment over dedicated remote-work or business-centre infrastructure.