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AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Brand new affordable apartments in Etobicoke

Welcome to 610 Martin Grove, a brand-new rental community offering affordable housing in Etobicoke's Richview neighbourhood, at the corner of Martin Grove and Eglinton. Scheduled for occupancy in November 2025, this newly built property offers a mix of affordable one and two-bedroom apartments and a variety of modern amenities, all in a convenient and charming location. 

Discover your home in an affordable suite at the new 610 Martin Grove community. Be the first to live here.

Premium amenities

At the brand-new 610 Martin Grove, residents can enjoy premium amenities such as a state-of-the-art fitness centre, a pet spa, and a party room. The building also offers the Communauto car share program, secure parking, and a welcoming lobby area. With these features, 610 Martin Grove ensures a comfortable and enjoyable living experience.

Building features

Peace of mind
  • 24-hour emergency service
  • Secure fob access
  • Access ramps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free
  • Secure parcel room
Lifestyle
  • Fitness centre
  • Pet-friendly
  • Party room
  • Media room
  • Outdoor grilling stations
  • Outdoor courtyard
Convenience
  • Bicycle storage
  • Underground parking
  • Visitor parking
  • Pet spa
  • Elevators
  • Communauto carshare on-site

Laundry facility on site at 610 Martin Grove

Suite features

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Design
  • Open concept
  • Quartz countertops
  • Luxury vinyl flooring
Appliances
  • Microwave
  • Stainless steel appliances
Comforts
  • Heat included
  • Roller blinds
  • Central A/C

Affordable rental requirements





610 Martin Grove, funded by Toronto's Open Door Affordable Housing Program, provides 87 affordable units which include 71 one-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom suites in a prime location. 

The affordable suites have the following rental requirements in order to be eligible: 

Canadian Status



All residents must have Status in Canada. Each member of the household is:

  • A Canadian Citizen, or
  • A Permanent Resident of Canada who has applied for permanent resident status, or
  • A refugee claimant of Convention Refugee

      • Occupancy standards



      The household must include a minimum of one person per bedroom, and couples must share a bedroom. No more than 2 persons per bedroom.*

      *Duplicate registrations from the same family or person are not permitted and could result in removal from the list.

      Additional payments



      All residents of 610 Martin Grove are required to set up and pay for hydro, water and hot water utilities through a third-party utility provider (not included in the rent).

      All leaseholders are also required to have “Tenant or Renters” insurance in place at all times.


      Income requirements


      At initial occupancy, each household must have an income that does not exceed four times the annual equivalent of the monthly Occupancy Cost for the unit (see table below).
          Suites Avg. Sq Ft Average Market Rent (AMR) Utility allowanceRent payableIncome threshold
          One Bedroom* 540 $1,715 $85$1,630$82,320
          Two Bedroom 727 $1,985 $126$1,859$95,280
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          *Due to the limited number of One Bedroom Plus Den suites, the first 19 randomly selected registrants who are interested in a One Bedroom suite will receive the choice of either a One Bedroom Plus Den or a standard One Bedroom suite. All other selected registrants will be offered the standard One Bedroom suites only.  

          Application selection process





          Once you have registered, and once the deadline has passed, all applicant names will be included in a random draw process. Applicants who are selected from the random draw will be contacted in order, based on the highest ranking for their qualified unit type.

          If you are selected from the random draw, you will be sent an electronic application form to fill out, which must be completed in 2 business days. To ensure that you can meet this deadline, have all the documentation listed below on hand (including 2024 Notice of Assessment and Proof of Status in Canada identification):

        • Government-issued photo ID
        • Two required proofs-of-income
        • Landlord reference check
        • 2024 Notice of Assessment

          • As part of the application process, we will also conduct the following:

        • Criminal background check
        • Credit check

          • Once all of the units are allocated, the website will be updated to indicate that the process has been completed.


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          Deadline to register: August 3rd, 2025 at 5:00 PM

          Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)



          What types of units are available?

          We offer a selection of affordable suites including a total of 71 one- and 16 two-bedroom suites for rent. Please refer to the table above for detailed information on unit sizes, average market rent amount, utility allowance, rent payable, and income threshold amount. 

           
          What is included in the rent?

          The rent includes the cost of the unit itself and heat. All residents are required to set up and pay for their own hydro, water and hot water utilities through a third-party utility provider, which is not included in the rent.

           
          What are the utility allowance amounts for the units?

          In the Affordable Housing units , residents are entitled to a utility allowance deduction from their monthly occupancy cost, for the utilities they are responsible for paying. At 610 Martin Grove, the utilities you are responsible for paying as a resident are hydro, water and hot water. The utility allowances for 2025 on the affordable units offered at 610 Martin Grove are as follows:

          Unit Size

          Hydro

          Water

          Hot Water

          1 bedroom apartment

          $46

          $13

          $26

          2 bedroom apartment

          $66

          $24

          $36

           

          These allowances are adjusted annually based on the related Consumer Price Indices published each year by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

           
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