I'm pretty sure you can find a cheaper place a little farther north. You could probably hit $800'ish a month if you were to go somewhere like Major Mac and Yonge and just took the bus to work (assuming you were willing to.) The Richmond Hill area, or basically anywhere within York Region will be MUCH cheaper than the Toronto/ Yonge area of North York area. Up to you though.
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