Midtown Toronto is one of the most popular places to live in the city. It mixes busy condo areas around Yonge and Eglinton with quiet, tree-lined streets of older houses. Whether you are moving into a new condo or a family home, careful planning makes all the difference. Here is a simple guide to Midtown neighbourhoods and how to plan your move, from your local moving company in Toronto.
Popular Midtown Toronto Neighbourhoods
Yonge and Eglinton
Often called “Young and Eligible”, this area is full of new condo towers, shops and restaurants. Most moves here are condo moves, so booking your elevator and loading area early is key.
Davisville Village
Davisville has a mix of mid-rise apartments, condos and semi-detached homes. It is close to the subway and popular with young families and professionals.
Forest Hill
Forest Hill is known for large, older homes on quiet streets. Moves here often include heavy furniture, antiques and pianos, which need extra care and padding.
Lawrence Park and Chaplin Estates
These areas have larger family homes with long driveways, steep steps and finished basements. A 3-person crew usually makes these moves faster.
Mount Pleasant and Moore Park
These neighbourhoods have older brick homes with narrow staircases. We take apart large furniture and protect door frames and floors.
Tips for Moving in Midtown Toronto
Plan Around Construction and Traffic
Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue can be busy, and construction can close lanes. Early starts and weekday moves help. Our crew plans the best route to keep your time on the clock low.
Book Condo Elevators Early
New Midtown towers have strict move-in rules. Reserve the elevator and ask about deposits and insurance. Our condo movers and packers work within your booked window.
Protect Older Homes
Many Midtown houses are 80 to 100 years old, with tight stairs and old hardwood floors. We use floor runners, door-frame pads and blankets so nothing gets damaged.
Move Your Piano Safely
Pianos are common in Midtown homes. Our piano movers use piano boards, straps and padding to move uprights and grands up and down stairs.
How Much Do Movers Cost?
N&N Brothers Moving charges clear hourly rates with a 3-hour minimum and no hidden fees. Time runs office-to-office from our North York office.
- 2 movers + truck: $140/hour
- 3 movers + truck: $185/hour
- 4 movers + 2 trucks: $280/hour
- Packing & assembly: $120/hour
- Piano moving: from $300
- Junk removal: $250 minimum, plus regular hourly rates
Your Midtown Toronto Moving Checklist
- 4 weeks before: book your movers and your building’s elevator, and start decluttering.
- 3 weeks before: set up Canada Post mail forwarding and book junk removal for anything you are not taking.
- 2 weeks before: start packing rooms you use least, and label every box by room.
- 1 week before: transfer internet and hydro, and change your address with ServiceOntario.
- Moving day: keep valuables, documents and medication with you, and do a final walk-through.
- After the move: use the City of Toronto Waste Wizard to sort boxes, packing paper and wrap.
Moving Services We Offer in Midtown
- Residential moving for houses, condos and apartments
- Packing and unpacking services
- Commercial moving services for offices and shops on Yonge Street
- Junk removal before or after your move
- Long distance moving across Ontario and Canada
See all the details on our Midtown Toronto moving services page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do movers cost in Midtown Toronto?
Our rates start at $140/hr for 2 movers and a truck, $185/hr for 3 movers and $280/hr for 4 movers with 2 trucks, with a 3-hour minimum.
Do you move older homes with narrow stairs in Midtown?
Yes. We take apart large furniture, protect floors and door frames, and carry everything carefully up and down narrow stairs.
Can you move me on a weekend?
Yes. We are open 7 days a week: Mon–Thu 7 AM–11 PM, Fri 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun 8 AM–8 PM.
Book Your Midtown Toronto Move With N&N Brothers
Ready to move? Midtown Toronto movers from N&N Brothers Moving are licensed, insured and open 7 days a week. Visit our Toronto moving company homepage for a free quote, call 647-534-8479 or email nnbrothers.moving@gmail.com.
