Market Data as of August 31, 2026
WaterGarden — Rental Market Data
Building Summary & Rental Market Overview
Rental market analytics and building profile as of August 31, 2026.
WaterGarden at 7608 Yonge Street in Thornhill, Vaughan, is a 212-suite residential building completed in 2014 by Minto Communities. As of August 31, 2026, the tower carries a single active listing, placing its availability rate at 0.5 percent. Leasing activity has been quiet: zero closed leases in the trailing 30 days and one lease signed in the past 90 days at an average of 16 days on market, with three total tracked leases averaging 14 days on market across the building's recorded history.
The lone active suite asks $3,225 per month for 950 square feet, translating to $3.39 per square foot. That rate sits below the 90-day realized average of $3.54 per square foot and the all-time lease average of $3.51 per square foot, even though the nominal monthly rent is higher than the historical $2,050 average. The gap is entirely a function of footprint: the current listing spans 950 square feet compared to the 583-square-foot average across tracked leases, making it a substantially more expansive unit. Against the Thornhill submarket asking benchmark of $3.66 per square foot, WaterGarden's active rate trades at a 7.4 percent discount.
Marketing friction appears minimal on the active side, with the listing showing zero days on market against a submarket average of 27 days, and no delisted, terminated, or expired listings recorded in the dataset. Across all tracked closed transactions, tenants negotiated an average concession of $36 per month, or 1.88 percent below asking, a tenant-favorable outcome that equates to roughly $432 in annual savings. Inventory depth is extremely thin: the single available unit is a two-bedroom layout, meaning renters seeking one-bedroom or studio options at WaterGarden will find no current listings and must look to the broader Thornhill submarket, which holds 63 active listings.
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Active Rental Inventory & Asking Rates
Current market availability, asking prices, and unit price histories at WaterGarden as of August 31, 2026 (comparing August 2026 vs July 2026).
Active Market Insights & Questions
How has rental availability changed at WaterGarden recently?
WaterGarden has one active listing as of August 31, 2026, asking $3,225 per month with both the average and median rent at that same figure. The suite measures 950 square feet at an asking rate of $3.39 per square foot, and the 100 percent layout share belongs to a two-bedroom configuration. With only a single unit on the market, inventory is limited to this one multi-bedroom executive layout rather than a spread of compact entry-level suites.
What floor plans and unit layouts are currently available at WaterGarden?
The sole active layout at WaterGarden is a two-bedroom unit, representing 100 percent of available inventory with one listing. That single suite asks $3,225 per month for 950 square feet at $3.39 per square foot, and no one-bedroom, studio, or three-bedroom tiers currently have active listings. Renters seeking alternative bedroom counts at this address will need to direct their search to other Thornhill buildings.
What is the average asking rent and $/SF by suite size at WaterGarden?
WaterGarden's single active listing sets both the minimum and maximum asking rent at $3,225 per month, producing a dollar spread of zero and a percentage spread of zero. The entry-level and peak suite are the same two-bedroom unit at 950 square feet and $3.39 per square foot, so there is no internal price gradient to evaluate. With only one unit listed, the pricing spread cannot be meaningfully characterized beyond this single data point.
How much extra do parking spaces and dens cost at WaterGarden?
Active den premium and square-footage delta figures for WaterGarden are unquantified due to insufficient paired sample data. Marginal cost per square foot for additional den space therefore cannot be calculated from the current listing. On parking, the active premium cannot be reliably isolated from the dataset, though verified historical lease records show a $250-per-month parking stall add-on that may serve as a reasonable reference point for prospective renters.
How do asking rents at WaterGarden compare to local and municipal benchmarks?
WaterGarden's active asking rent of $3,225 per month exceeds the Thornhill submarket average asking rent of $2,726, yet its rate of $3.39 per square foot sits 7.4 percent below the submarket asking benchmark of $3.66 per square foot. The higher nominal rent is driven by the suite's expansive 950-square-foot footprint, which is 205 square feet larger than the submarket implied average of 745 square feet, rather than by a premium per-unit pricing strategy. WaterGarden's single active listing represents one out of 63 available listings in the Thornhill submarket.
Historical Active Listings & Market Dynamics
Analyze availability, historical asking prices, price per foot ($/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 | 3 | 2383 | 583 | 4.10 | 12 |
| 2026-04-28 | 3 | 2383 | 583 | 4.10 | 13 |
| 2026-04-29 | 3 | 2383 | 583 | 4.10 | 14 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 | 2383 | 583 | 4.10 | 15 |
| 2026-05-01 | 3 | 2383 | 583 | 4.10 | 16 |
| 2026-05-02 | 3 | 2383 | 583 | 4.10 | 17 |
| 2026-05-03 | 3 | 2383 | 583 | 4.10 | 18 |
| 2026-05-04 | 3 | 2383 | 583 | 4.10 | 19 |
| 2026-05-05 | 3 | 2383 | 583 | 4.10 | 20 |
| 2026-05-06 | 3 | 2383 | 583 | 4.10 | 21 |
| 2026-05-07 | 3 | 2383 | 583 | 4.10 | 22 |
| 2026-05-08 | 2 | 2350 | 550 | 4.27 | 15 |
| 2026-05-09 | 2 | 2350 | 550 | 4.27 | 16 |
| 2026-05-10 | 2 | 2350 | 550 | 4.27 | 17 |
| 2026-05-11 | 3 | 2253 | 550 | 4.10 | 12 |
| 2026-05-12 | 3 | 2253 | 550 | 4.10 | 13 |
| 2026-05-13 | 3 | 2253 | 550 | 4.10 | 14 |
| 2026-05-14 | 3 | 2253 | 550 | 4.10 | 15 |
| 2026-05-15 | 2 | 2350 | 550 | 4.27 | 22 |
| 2026-05-16 | 2 | 2350 | 550 | 4.27 | 23 |
| 2026-05-17 | 1 | 2800 | 550 | 5.09 | 26 |
| 2026-05-18 | 1 | 2800 | 550 | 5.09 | 27 |
| 2026-05-19 | 1 | 2800 | 550 | 5.09 | 28 |
| 2026-05-20 | 1 | 2800 | 550 | 5.09 | 29 |
| 2026-05-21 | 1 | 2800 | 550 | 5.09 | 30 |
| 2026-05-22 | 1 | 2800 | 550 | 5.09 | 31 |
| 2026-05-23 | 1 | 2800 | 550 | 5.09 | 32 |
| 2026-05-24 | 1 | 2800 | 550 | 5.09 | 33 |
| 2026-05-25 | 1 | 2800 | 550 | 5.09 | 34 |
| 2026-05-26 | 2 | 2550 | 600 | 4.31 | 18 |
| 2026-05-27 | 2 | 2550 | 600 | 4.31 | 19 |
| 2026-05-28 | 2 | 2550 | 600 | 4.31 | 20 |
| 2026-05-29 | 2 | 2550 | 600 | 4.31 | 21 |
| 2026-05-30 | 2 | 2550 | 600 | 4.31 | 22 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 | 2550 | 600 | 4.31 | 23 |
| 2026-06-01 | 2 | 2550 | 600 | 4.31 | 24 |
| 2026-06-02 | 2 | 2550 | 600 | 4.31 | 25 |
| 2026-06-03 | 2 | 2550 | 600 | 4.31 | 26 |
| 2026-06-04 | 2 | 2550 | 600 | 4.31 | 27 |
| 2026-06-05 | 2 | 2550 | 600 | 4.31 | 28 |
| 2026-06-06 | 2 | 2550 | 600 | 4.31 | 29 |
| 2026-06-07 | 2 | 2550 | 600 | 4.31 | 30 |
| 2026-06-08 | 2 | 2550 | 600 | 4.31 | 31 |
| 2026-06-09 | 2 | 2550 | 600 | 4.31 | 32 |
| 2026-06-10 | 2 | 2550 | 600 | 4.31 | 33 |
| 2026-06-11 | 1 | 2800 | 550 | 5.09 | 51 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1 | 3225 | 950 | 3.39 | N/A |
12-Month Market Dynamics & Trend Trajectory
WaterGarden's average realized rent of $2,050 per month sits $544 below the Thornhill submarket average of $2,594, and its $3.51 per square foot rate trades 1.1% under the submarket leased benchmark of $3.58 per square foot. The building's 583-square-foot average suite is notably compact relative to the submarket implied asking size of 745 square feet, which explains the lower nominal rent without indicating devaluation. Pricing discipline at WaterGarden leans tenant-favorable: 66.7% of tracked leases closed below asking, with an average concession of $36 per month (1.88%). The net negotiation spread of -$36 per month and $432 annualized savings per lease confirm landlords are absorbing modest pricing pressure rather than holding at list. This pattern reflects a landlord concession posture in a submarket where 63 active listings compete for a limited tenant pool.
Historical building statistics - leased transactions
This section tracks completed leasing transactions over time starting from May 1, 2026. Use the filters below to refine the trends by unit type, parking, den, and price performance.
Latest leased insights and trends
| Date | Units Leased | Avg Leased Price ($) | Avg SqFt (SF) | Avg PSF ($/SF) | Avg DOM (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-10 | 1 | 2050 | 550 | 3.73 | 4 |
| 2026-05-17 | 1 | 1800 | 550 | 3.27 | 22 |
| 2026-05-24 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-05-31 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2026-06-07 | 1 | 2300 | 650 | 3.54 | 16 |
Nearby Building Rental Comparables & Price Spreads
Direct rental rate comparisons against residential properties in the immediate vicinity.
WaterGarden at 7608 Yonge St in Thornhill, Vaughan, sits within a tight competitive corridor of four nearby buildings along Yonge Street and Clark Avenue. Three of the four comparables recorded closed lease transactions over the trailing 180 days: Central Park on Yonge II at 7398 Yonge St (0.31 km, built in 1997) closed one lease, Central Park on Yonge I at 7378 Yonge St (0.48 km, built in 1997) closed one lease, and Skyrise on Yonge I at 7300 Yonge St (0.74 km, built in 1991) closed four leases. Skyrise on Yonge II at 1 Clark Ave W (0.66 km, built in 1991) recorded zero closed leases in the same window and functions strictly as an architectural and amenity reference rather than an active pricing benchmark. The two Central Park towers represent a late-1990s generation of mid-rise product, while the Skyrise pair dates to 1991, making WaterGarden's 2014 completion the most recent construction in this immediate pocket by roughly 17 to 23 years. The overall comp benchmark across the three active buildings averages $2,973 per month in realized rent, $3.23 per square foot, and 1,038 square feet of interior space. WaterGarden's realized lease data—$2,050 per month at $3.51 per square foot across an average 583-square-foot suite—positions the building as a smaller-footprint, higher-rate-per-square-foot product within this micro-market. The subject's compact suite scale (roughly 44% below the comp average) drives the lower nominal rent despite a premium per-square-foot rate, while its 2014 construction and Minto Communities ownership give it a younger building envelope and a broader amenity suite than any of the three active peers.
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Comparable Analysis & Questions
How do rental rates at WaterGarden compare to neighbouring buildings within Thornhill?
WaterGarden's average realized lease rent of $2,050 per month sits $923 below the overall comp benchmark of $2,973, with the gap driven primarily by the building's smaller average suite footprint rather than a weaker rate per square foot. Central Park on Yonge II at 7398 Yonge St (0.31 km, built in 1997) closed one lease at an average of $2,400 per month, $3.20 per square foot, and 750 square feet; the subject trades at a lower monthly rent of $350 below that comp. Central Park on Yonge I at 7378 Yonge St (0.48 km, built in 1997) closed one lease at $2,900 per month, $3.41 per square foot, and 850 square feet; the subject's realized rent is $850 lower. Skyrise on Yonge I at 7300 Yonge St (0.74 km, built in 1991) closed four leases averaging $3,619 per month, $3.09 per square foot, and 1,515 square feet; the subject trades at a lower monthly rent of $1,569 below that benchmark. Skyrise on Yonge II at 1 Clark Ave W (0.66 km) recorded zero closed leases over the trailing 180 days and therefore offers no realized rent figure to benchmark against.
Does WaterGarden offer a competitive price-per-square-foot ($/SF) against local comparables?
WaterGarden's leased rate of $3.51 per square foot across an average 583-square-foot suite positions the building at a premium per-square-foot rate relative to every active competitor while delivering materially fewer interior square feet, making the lower nominal rent a footprint effect rather than a valuation discount. Against Central Park on Yonge II, the subject commands a $0.31 per square foot (9.7%) premium while providing 167 fewer interior square feet, so the $350 lower monthly rent reflects the smaller suite rather than weaker asset pricing. Against Central Park on Yonge I, the subject trades at a $0.10 per square foot (2.9%) premium with 267 fewer square feet, and the $850 rent gap is again a function of the 850-square-foot comp suite versus the subject's 583-square-foot average. Skyrise on Yonge I presents the widest spread: the subject commands a $0.42 per square foot (13.6%) premium yet provides 932 fewer square feet, and the $1,569 lower monthly rent is entirely attributable to the 1,515-square-foot Skyrise suite versus WaterGarden's compact layout. In every active comparison, the subject's per-square-foot rate exceeds the comp's, confirming that the nominal rent differential is a space-volume trade-off, not a rate concession.
How do building age, amenities, and developer reputation impact rent spreads?
WaterGarden offers an 11-feature lifestyle package that includes an EV charging station, business centre, media and theatre room, library and reading room, dining room and kitchen, and a dedicated garden and courtyard—amenities absent from both Central Park towers and distinguishing the building from its 1997-era peers. Central Park on Yonge II provides only a BBQ area, outdoor children's playground, concierge, and rooftop terrace, while Central Park on Yonge I adds a pet wash station to a similar four-feature set; neither offers a fitness centre, meeting room, or any indoor recreational space. The Skyrise pair (I and II) counters with an indoor pool, sauna and steam room, tennis and pickleball court, squash and racquetball court, games and billiards room, and rooftop terrace—features WaterGarden does not include—but the subject differentiates with its EV charging infrastructure, business centre, media and theatre room, library, dining room and kitchen, and landscaped garden courtyard. The resulting package best serves young professionals and small households in Thornhill who prioritize remote-work flexibility, EV readiness, and a curated indoor social environment over resort-style aquatic or racquet-sport facilities.
Building Amenities, Transit & Neighbourhood Features
Building amenities and neighbouring residential communities around WaterGarden.
Building Amenities
- Concierge & Security
- EV Charging Station
- Gym & Fitness Centre
- Party & Lounge Room
- Meeting Room
- Business Centre
- Media & Theatre Room
- Library & Reading Room
- Dining Room & Kitchen
- BBQ Area
- Garden & Courtyard
Residential Buildings in the Vicinity
- Northgage Condos169 m
- Northgage Condos211 m
- 16a Elgin Street211 m
- Thornlea Place Condominium Residences290 m
- Central Park on Yonge II310 m
- Crystal Palace Condo413 m
- Central Park on Yonge I476 m
- The Summit Condos631 m
- Skyrise on Yonge II658 m
- Skyrise on Yonge I743 m
- The Palladium839 m
- Thornhill Orchards I951 m
Data Methodology & Analytical Standards
How FastScreen aggregates public listing records, tracks active inventory, and calculates rental market metrics for WaterGarden.
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.
