It comes as no surprise that rent is expensive in Toronto.

For the month of August, the average one-bedroom rent went up $10 to $2,300 — surpassing the previous month’s record of $2,290. Two bedrooms remained flat at an average price of $2,850.

But don’t let this discourage you from entering the rental market, because there are still listings in the GTA that won’t cost you a small fortune — you just need to know where to look to find some of the cheapest rentals in the city.

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If you stray away from the heart of downtown, you can find some affordable options hidden throughout Toronto.

According to brokerage Zoocasa, there are a number of listings currently well below the average rental price this month, with some rentals going for just $1,100 a month.

Read on to see the five cheapest rentals currently available in Toronto.

5. 47 Richbourne Court: $1,100 per month

• Basement apartment
• 1 Bathroom
• 700 to 1100 sq. ft.
• 1 Parking spot

4. 18 Chipmunk Avenue: $1,100 per month

• Basement unit
• 1 Bedroom
• 1 Bathroom
• No parking

3. 307 Churchill Avenue: $1,150 per month

• Bachelor unit
• 1 Bathroom
• 1 Parking spot

2. Unit #1 – 46 Confederation Drive: $1,150 per month

• Basement apartment
• 1 Bedroom
• 1 Bathroom
• No parking

1. 11 Flycatcher Avenue: $1,195 per month

• 1 Bedroom
• 1 Bathroom
• 700-1100 sq. ft.
• No parking

All of these numbers are accurate as of October 3, 2019.