Why you should consider renting a Studio Apartment (Bachelor)

[@LivinginCanada]

Just to add that a studio apartment is also known as a 'bachelor apartment'. It's an open layout, where bedroom, living room, and kitchen are all combined in one room. Apart from that, there is a private bathroom, sometimes a balcony.

[@rgr9579]

Hi, is that furnished when you first got there? Like there's already a bed, clothes cabinet, dining table, fridge, etc. Thank you

[@Hsing-IWang-u8u]

Thanks for sharing ☺ 1. cheaper - this studio costs $1280 (330 ft, hydro plus) 2. cheaper heat and hydro (hydro is $40-50/month) 3. bigger space makes you incline to more stuff 4. easier to clean and maintain

[@LivinginCanada]

Thanks for the summary. With increasing rent prices now, similar studio would now costs approx. $1,500-$1,750, which is much more expensive, but still cheaper than a 1-bedroom in the same building.

[@redone2728]

My wife and I are renting a 2BR in Calgary for 1500 CAD with hydro and heat included. However, we need a large space because both of us work from home, otherwise your video is super helpful. Thank you

[@LivinginCanada]

That is an awesome deal you got! I would totally do the same if I could get a 2BR for that price in Toronto :) Both of us also work from home, it can get tricky at times (especially when one has meetings and one needs to record videos!). Thanks for sharing that!

[@trudysenglishvictorianhome3244]

I completely agree with you!! My husband and I downsized last Summer from a 650 sq foot apartment to a 400 sq foot Studio Apartment and there is No Regrets!! We absolutely LOVE it!!! 💕💕💕💕. We recently took Our Car off the Road and now are contributing to a Community Van. It truly has been such a Blessing and a Cost Savings for us!! We have everything we need in our Studio including a "In Suite Laundry". Our Hydro Bill was on $64 for 2 months! I am blown away by the savings we are able to have by making these Simple Changes! 🤗🙂. Nice to see other people doing the same!! New Subscriber 😊

[@LivinginCanada]

Glad to hear you experienced similar! My hydro bill is very close to that, around $50 each month which is amazing. Living in a small space makes us only keep essentials and not hoard lots of stuff! Thank you!

[@saeedfallahtafti2841]

I am a retierd physician in IRAN and decided to immigation to torento for resident , ur comment very very help me to recognized me how to be live in torento . I wish fou u and ur husband the best .God bless u.

[@LivinginCanada]

Thank you so much, I'm very happy to hear that my video has helped you prepare. All the best for your immigration process!

[@Erintii]

While living in Toronto, I rented studios as this existed within my budget. First one was furnished and second unfurnished. First one had separate kitchen, whereas the later one had open layout. For me, the open kitchen in a studio was bad experience of living in a kitchen. Surely it is not the issue for everyone. It made me really upset with idea of studio and wish for a space. Now I live in another country and can afford a spacious space. For me having space is fun but true furniture is cheaper for a studio, but studios are tricky to make them functional. From my experience, studios are fine if have separate kitchen.

[@LivinginCanada]

Totally agree. Living in a studio that's open concept combined with a kitchen is not ideal. When you cook the smell goes everywhere! But well, it is manageable, at least for some time. I also prefer studios where the kitchen is kind of separate or at least behind a corner so there's some separation. Great that now you can afford more space!

[@nataliavillatoro9395]

Thank you for another concise and helpful video with practical tips! Would it be possible for you to please share which city/area you live in? It would be a great reference point to expand the apartment search beyond the city core.

[@LivinginCanada]

Thank you, I appreciate that! I live in Toronto, almost Etobicoke. Hope that helps!

[@nataliavillatoro9395]

@@LivinginCanada Thank you for sharing. Absolutely, it is very helpful. Keep up the great work! Your content is very useful.

[@NecromancerTO]

The cons are the you might have to live alone and might get lonely. Also studio apartments can be expensive than having a place on a sharing basis.

[@LivinginCanada]

It's not for everyone, but if you find someone you really get along with, then sharing the space works. You're right, there are studio apartments that cost > $2,000. But 1BR/2BR apartments in that same building would cost even more. It's really a matter of preference. Despite everything, I'm still planning to move to a larger space at one point if I find a deal!

[@williamgurzoni]

Thank you for the video. It was very helpful.

[@LivinginCanada]

Glad to hear, thanks for watching!

[@streetriderlee4993]

Only issue I see, is the cooking oil splashing everywhere since there is no separate kitchen, could cause problems with upholstered furniture etc

[@LivinginCanada]

So far I had no problems with that... but I am careful not to make a mess in the 'kitchen'. As long as you keep things contained in the kitchen area, it should be fine. The only annoying thing for some people could be the smell, but even that subsides after a few hours (unless you cook meals that have a very intense aroma)

[@faithlim8508]

Really helpful insights! What neighbourhood is this roughly?

[@VancouverCatDogLover]

She is sooo cute!!! And I live in a studio + I love it.

[@lgmnowkondo938]

what about when you have to do a serious #2 in the bathroom? How do couples survive that?

[@helloimhellio]

Good information

[@LivinginCanada]

Thank you!

[@crying_hippy]

Anyone have a room for rent, I don't rent rooms, but I don't have a choice now, as rent is too expensive for a bachelor or studio I'm on disability and landlords don't want to rent to people on disability, but I will heal and be able to work again in future. The places for ent for $1200 and under all seem to be in high crime or bed bug places, and so far I'm finding drug types and drunks for neighbours who want to bang walls and pick fights. They enjoy picking o disabled who can't defend themselves. Please someone help me, I would even sleep in a tent in your backyard, its that bad now. Thank You and God Bless

[@whiteshadow5193]

Hi there. Thanks again for sharing your experience with us. I would like to ask you, if possible of course to talk about the following subjects whenever you can: - Best time to rent (I think it is around July/August) - Where to get furniture and maybe mention some prices for certain basic elements - Jobs in Ontario/Canada, and what kind of jobs, other than working in a coffee shop/store (meaning entry level Administrative jobs), can immigrants get. Thanks a lot.

[@LivinginCanada]

Thanks for all of these great ideas! I'll see if I can incorporate these topics in future videos!

[@whiteshadow5193]

@@LivinginCanada much appreciated, looking forward to it.

[@manmohan.Data3]

Can you tell now what's the exact location of this place,, since you don't live here anymore We are new to canada and don't know much.

[@indo_cad8877]

Great video 😊 your apartment is in Toronto downtown right?

[@LivinginCanada]

Not downtown, but still in a good location, an about 15 min subway ride from downtown. Thanks!

[@Luisvrod2024]

Where can i look for a studio apartment ? Is there a website ?

[@LivinginCanada]

There is no specific website, so you can search on google, facebook, padmapper, zolo, and other sites.

[@Dropletguy]

im moving to toronto in a few months can you give me the best websites to find these bachelor apartments ?

[@LivinginCanada]

You can try padmapper, facebook, zolo, or simply just google. Good luck!

[@FSXXtreme]

I have the same ikea lamp samezzeezzz

[@LivinginCanada]

What value for money! :)

[@FSXXtreme]

@@LivinginCanada ohh yes, I’m staying in downtown because I have to lol. Renting a studio for 1995 🤣 plus side it includes utilities. Apparently this is considered a steal now, what times are we living in.

[@LivinginCanada]

It is! I believe the average rent for 1-bedroom apartment is around $2,300< now, so hang on to that! And including utilities-wow!

[@FSXXtreme]

@@LivinginCanada yeah and it’s an older building which is renovated so I guess it’s rent controlled. Will be staying here till the time I’m in downtown. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@plaskitkenya8071]

What area is this? Do u have availability here. My son wants.