Midtown is where Toronto’s two housing worlds meet. Around Yonge and Eglinton, glass towers rise above the subway. A few blocks away in Leaside, Davisville, Lawrence Park and Chaplin Estates, you find century old semis and detached homes on quiet, tree lined streets. That mix is exactly why Midtown moving costs vary so much. A one bedroom condo and a three storey family home on the same street can take very different amounts of time, crew and planning.
Below, we explain what drives the price of a Midtown move, show typical costs for common home types, and share practical ways to keep your bill down. When you are ready, our Midtown Toronto movers can give you a free, no pressure quote.
Typical Midtown Moving Costs
Local moves in Toronto are charged by the hour, and our Toronto moving cost guide puts that rate at $150 to $250 per hour depending on crew size and complexity. Here is what that usually looks like for Midtown homes:
| Home type | Typical crew | Typical time | Estimated cost |
| 1 bedroom condo | 2 movers | 2 to 5 hours | $450 to $1,250 |
| 2 bedroom condo | 2 to 3 movers | 3 to 7 hours | $600 to $1,750 |
| Semi detached house | 3 movers | 6 to 9 hours | $1,100 to $2,250 |
| Detached family home | 3 to 4 movers | 8 to 11 hours | $1,450 to $2,950 |
Keep in mind: These are typical estimates, not quotes. Stairs, elevator waits, a treadmill or a large amount of fragile items can change the time needed. Share photos or a room by room list when you ask for a quote to get the most accurate number.
Condo Moves Around Yonge and Eglinton
The towers near Yonge and Eglinton, Davisville station and Mount Pleasant Road are some of the busiest move locations in the city. The price of a condo move here depends mostly on how smoothly the building works on the day. Before booking movers, ask your management office for the elevator booking window, loading dock rules and any move fee or deposit, then send those details to your mover.
Moving to a different unit in the same tower? Our same building movers skip the truck entirely, which can make a floor to floor move far cheaper than a regular one.
House Moves in Leaside, Davisville and Lawrence Park
Midtown’s older houses were built long before king size beds and sectional sofas. Narrow front halls, tight turns on the stairs and low basement ceilings often mean furniture has to be taken apart to get it out. That adds time, so ask for it to be included in your quote. Our furniture assembly and disassembly service handles beds, tables and bulky pieces at both ends.
Family homes also tend to hold more: basement storage, garage tools, outdoor furniture and years of keepsakes. If you are downsizing from a Leaside home to a Midtown condo, sort what you will keep well before moving day. We move many Midtown seniors, and a slower, well planned move is almost always cheaper than a rushed one.
Midtown Factors That Change the Price
Street Parking and Permit Streets
Many Midtown side streets are permit parking areas with narrow lanes and cars on both sides. When the truck cannot park close to your door, every trip takes longer. Talk to your mover early about where the truck will go, and check the City of Toronto’s temporary parking rules, which limit the size of vans and trucks that qualify.
Eglinton Avenue Traffic
Eglinton Avenue has lived through years of transit construction, and traffic around Yonge and Eglinton can still be slow at peak times. Starting your move mid morning, after rush hour, usually keeps drive time and costs lower.
Fragile and Heirloom Items
Midtown homes often hold artwork, antiques, and family heirlooms that need careful wrapping. Our packing and unpacking services include a women’s packing team that takes special care with delicate and personal items. For gym equipments, ourbring the right equipment for stairs and tight entrances.
Season and Day of the Week
Summer and month ends fill up fast across Toronto. Tuesday to Thursday dates usually have better availability. See how far ahead to book a moving company in Toronto.
Costs Outside the Moving Bill
- Land transfer tax. Buying in Midtown means paying both the Ontario land transfer tax and the City of Toronto municipal land transfer tax. First time buyers may get up to $4,000 and $4,475 back.
- Notice period. Renters usually need to give 60 days’ written notice with Form N9, so plan your dates to limit paying rent in two places.
- HST. Ontario’s 13% HST applies to moving services, so check whether each quote includes it.
- Utilities. Transfer your Toronto Hydro account and book internet installation before you move.
How to Spend Less on Your Midtown Move
- Measure first. Check doorways and stairs at the new home so nothing gets stuck and needs a second attempt.
- Pack the easy rooms yourself. Leave only fragile items or the kitchen to professional packers.
- Book the elevator before the movers. It stops you paying a crew to wait.
- Pick a mid week date. You get more choice and fewer delays.
- Get a written quote. Make sure it lists the hourly rate, crew size and any extra fees.
Moving further afield? Compare costs in our guides for Downtown Toronto and North York, or read our wider Toronto moving cost guide.
Living in Midtown Toronto: What to Know Before You Move
Midtown gives you big city convenience with a neighbourhood feel. Yonge and Eglinton is one of Toronto’s main business and shopping hubs, anchored by the Yonge Eglinton Centre and a busy stretch of restaurants, cafés and gyms. Eglinton station now connects Line 1 Yonge University with Line 5 Eglinton, so getting across the city is easier than it has been in years. Davisville, St. Clair and Lawrence stations keep the rest of Midtown well connected to downtown.
Green space is one of Midtown’s best kept secrets. Mount Pleasant Cemetery doubles as a peaceful walking and cycling route, Eglinton Park has sports fields and a community centre, and Sherwood Park offers wooded trails and a popular off leash area. Leaside has its own shopping along Bayview Avenue and the big box stores on Laird Drive, which makes it easy to pick up anything you forgot on moving day.
For families, Midtown’s schools and quiet residential streets are a big draw. That is why so many of our Midtown moves are families upsizing from a condo into a house, or empty nesters moving from a large Leaside home into a condo closer to the subway.
Moving Services for Midtown Homes
Every Midtown move is a little different, so it helps to know which services can make yours faster and cheaper:
- Full service residential moves. Our crew handles loading, transport and placement in your new home, with floor protection, door protection, wall guards and padded covers throughout.
- Packing and unpacking. We start room by room with an inventory list and use premium materials. Our women’s packing team is popular with Midtown families packing china, keepsakes, and closets.
- Furniture assembly and disassembly. Essential for older homes with narrow halls and tight stair turns.
- Senior moves. We move seniors across Midtown and take the time to make the day calm and organised.
- Same building moves. Moving floors in a Yonge and Eglinton tower is often much cheaper without a truck.
- Storage. Climate controlled storage bridges the gap when closing dates do not line up.
How Your Midtown Move Works
Booking with One Day Movers follows four simple steps:
- Contact us. Tell us your addresses, dates and what you are moving. Mention elevator rules, stairs and any heirlooms.
- Get your quote. We give you a clear price with no hidden fees, based on your home and the services you choose.
- Confirm the details. We confirm the crew size, truck, arrival window and any condo bookings.
- Sit back, we are coming. Our uniformed crew arrives within the booked window, protects your home and gets you settled.
Why Midtown Residents Hire Professional Movers
Midtown homes combine two of the hardest moving situations in the city: condo towers with strict move windows and older houses with narrow, winding stairs. Professional movers bring the equipment and experience to handle both. You also get predictable pricing, trained lifters who protect your back and your walls, and the flexibility of a company that works 24/7, 365 days a year when your dates change at the last minute.
Midtown Neighbourhoods at a Glance
| Area | Typical homes | What it means for your move |
| Yonge and Eglinton | High rise condos and newer towers | Elevator and dock bookings set your schedule |
| Davisville Village | Mid rise rentals and older condos | Older elevators can be small, so measure large sofas |
| Leaside | Detached and semi detached homes | Narrow stairs and basements add time |
| Lawrence Park and Chaplin Estates | Large detached homes on wide lots | Bigger crews and often a full day |
| Mount Pleasant | Houses and low rise apartments | Permit parking streets limit truck space |
A Sample Midtown Move
Here is how a typical move might add up. A couple is moving from a 2 bedroom condo near Davisville station to a semi detached house in Leaside. The job needs three movers for around six hours, including elevator trips at the condo and stairs at the house. At the middle of the published Toronto range, $200 per hour, that comes to about $1,200 before HST, or roughly $1,356 once 13% HST is added. If they pack everything themselves and book the elevator for first thing in the morning, the job is likely to land at the lower end of the estimate.
Your Midtown Moving Checklist
- Ask your condo for its move rules and book the elevator before you book movers.
- Measure the front door, stair turns and basement ceiling at any older house.
- Check the parking signs outside both homes for your moving day.
- Decide which furniture needs to come apart and tell your mover.
- Pack a first night box with bedding, chargers, medication and a kettle.
- Book your Toronto Hydro transfer and internet installation.
Best Time of Year to Move in Midtown
Late spring and early fall are the sweet spot in Midtown. The weather is mild, the streets are dry and elevator slots are easier to get than in July and August, when lease turnovers peak across the city.
Winter moves can be good value because demand drops, but older Midtown houses often have steep, icy front steps. If you move between December and March, clear and salt the steps and front walk the night before, and allow a little extra time.
Moving to Midtown From Elsewhere
Many people move to Midtown from downtown condos when they want more space without leaving the subway line. Others come from the suburbs to be closer to work and schools. If you are coming from a house into a Midtown condo, measure the new unit carefully and decide what will fit before moving day, because condo storage is limited and a second trip to a storage unit costs time and money.
Common Mistakes That Raise Midtown Moving Costs
- Not measuring older staircases. A sofa that will not turn the corner means disassembly on the clock.
- Booking movers before the elevator. You may end up paying a crew to wait.
- Leaving closets unpacked. Midtown houses often have deep closets and full basements that take longer than people expect.
- Forgetting street parking. Without a plan, the truck may park far from your door.
Midtown Neighbourhood Moving Notes From Our Crews
Every part of Midtown has its own quirks. Here is what our crews keep in mind when planning moves in some of the most popular areas.
Yonge and Eglinton
This is the busiest condo area in Midtown, with towers of every age. Newer buildings usually have large freight elevators and underground docks, while older ones may have smaller elevators and surface loading areas. Ask your building for dock height, because some underground docks cannot fit a 24 ft truck, and a smaller truck may need an extra trip.
Davisville Village
Davisville has a mix of mid rise rentals and older condos along Davisville Avenue and Balliol Street. Moves here are often quick, but older elevators can be tight for long sofas and tall wardrobes. Measure large pieces and share the numbers with your mover so they can plan wrapping or disassembly in advance.
Leaside
Leaside’s brick homes were built for a different era of furniture. Expect narrow front halls, steep stairs to second floors and low basement ceilings. Driveways are often shared or very narrow, so the truck usually parks on the street. Allow extra time for carrying and for taking apart beds and dressers.
Lawrence Park and Chaplin Estates
These are some of Midtown’s largest homes, often with finished basements, home offices and valuable furniture. Moves here usually need a crew of three or four and can take a full day. White glove packing for art and china is common, and a room by room plan makes unloading much faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is a weekend move more expensive in Midtown?
Weekends are more popular, so availability is tighter, and many condos limit weekend move hours. A weekday often gives you a better time slot and a smoother day.
Q. How early should I book a Midtown condo elevator?
As soon as you have a firm date. Popular slots at the start and end of each month go quickly.
Q. Do you offer storage for Midtown moves?
Yes. We offer climate controlled storage if your move out and move in dates do not match.
Q. Can you pack just my kitchen?
Yes. Many Midtown customers pack most rooms themselves and ask us to pack the kitchen and fragile items.
Q. How long does a typical Midtown move take?
A 1 bedroom condo often takes 3 to 5 hours. A detached family home can take a full day.
Q. Do Midtown condos charge move fees?
Some do, and some ask for a refundable deposit. Ask your management office when you book the elevator.
Q. How much do Midtown Toronto movers charge per hour?
Local Toronto moves are usually charged at around $150 to $250 per hour, depending on how many movers you need and how complex the job is.
Q. Is it cheaper to move a condo or a house in Midtown?
A condo usually costs less because there is less to move, but elevator waits can add time. Older houses cost more because of stairs, tight halls and the volume of belongings.
Q. Do you help seniors moving within Midtown?
Yes. We move seniors, families and businesses throughout Midtown and all six Toronto boroughs, with packing and unpacking help available.
Get Your Midtown Moving Quote
Whether you are leaving a Davisville condo or a Leaside family home, the best way to know your cost is a clear quote with no hidden fees. Request your free Midtown moving quote today.