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488 Fairleigh Avenue Basement

McLaughlin, Oshawa, L1J 2W6

$1,750/mo

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
  • 1 parking
  • 1500-2000 sq ft

Listed 28 days ago · MLS® E13816972

About this home

Legal Basement Apartment for Rent - Central North OshawaAvailable October 1, 2026Bright, upgraded 2-bedroom legal basement apartment in one of Oshawa's most convenient locations! This spacious unit features a large den/living room combo, a custom kitchen, and big windows that bring in plenty of natural daylight - not your typical basement feel.2 large bedrooms + spacious den/living area,Custom kitchen with dishwasher,Separate in-suite washer & dryer, Separate private entrance, 1 dedicated parking spot in the driveway,Mattresses and bed frames included,Freshly upgraded throughout.Unbeatable Location:Minutes to Oshawa Centre,Quick access to Highway 401,Close to Durham College & Ontario Tech. University campuses, Steps from public transit - easy commute to Whitby Durham College campus too,Near schools and shoppingIdeal for a small family, students, or working professionals looking for a quiet, well-connected home.

Details

Type
Duplex
Style
Bungalow
Size
1500-2000 sq ft
Lot
40.04 × 101.72 ft
Basement
Apartment, Separate Entrance
Garage
None
Kitchens
1
Neighbourhood
McLaughlin
Municipality
Oshawa
Rent increase limit
Depends on when the unit was first lived in: before Nov. 15, 2018 it’s covered by Ontario’s yearly limit (2.1% in 2026); after, there’s no cap.

Interior

Bedrooms
2 above ground
Bathrooms
1 × 3-piece (basement)
Rooms
5 above ground
Family room or den
No
Fireplace
No
Laundry
Ensuite
Furnished
Unfurnished

Heating, cooling and services

Heating
Forced Air, Gas
Air conditioning
Central Air
Water and sewer
Sewer

Building and exterior

Style
Bungalow
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt Shingle
Foundation
Concrete
Faces
North

Parking

Total parking
1
Driveway and parking
Private

Lot

Size
40.04 × 101.72 ft
Acreage
< .50

Rental terms

Rent includes
Parking

More

Possession
1-29 days
Nearby
Fenced Yard, Park, Public Transit, Rec./Commun.Centre, School Bus Route, School
Cross street
Stevenson Road & Fairleigh Ave

Rooms

RoomLevelSizeFeatures
KitchenBasement3.44 × 5.15 m (11'3" × 16'11")
Living RoomBasement4.63 × 3.44 m (15'2" × 11'3")
BathroomBasement3.26 × 1.34 m (10'8" × 4'5")3 Pc Bath
BedroomBasement3.77 × 3.44 m (12'4" × 11'3")
Bedroom 2Basement3.77 × 3.44 m (12'4" × 11'3")

Location

Location is approximate. See nearby homes on the map

The neighbourhood

Getting around Somewhat walkable

  • 🚆 Whitby GO6.0 km

Within a 10-minute walk: 2 grocery stores, 0 cafés and restaurants, 6 parks. Nearest grocery: Food 4 Less (150 m). Nearest park: Fernhill Park (650 m).

Schools nearby

Elementary

  • Woodcrest Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 63%, math 17%    2 min walk
  • St. Christopher Catholic School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 78%, math 34%    3 min walk
  • École élémentaire Antonine Maillet French
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 100%, math 100%    7 min walk
  • Adelaide Mclaughlin Public School
    EQAO: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%    13 min walk

Secondary

  • R. S. Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 53%, literacy test 84%    11 min walk
  • Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School Catholic
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 47%, literacy test 82%    18 min walk
  • O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute
    EQAO: Gr 9 math 49%, literacy test 84%    1.6 km

EQAO: share of students meeting the provincial standard (2024–25). Ontario average: Gr 6 reading 86%, math 51%; Gr 9 math 55%; literacy test 83%.

Closest schools, not school zones. Check which school serves this address with the school board before relying on it.

Who lives here postal area L1J

Owners / renters
60% / 40%
Median household income
$78,000
Average age
41
Children under 15
16%
Homes
44% detached, 12% high-rise
Commute by transit
7%
Population
43,107

Languages spoken most at home besides English: Urdu 0.5%, Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 0.5%, Spanish 0.4%, Tamil 0.3%.

Flood and conservation No mapped hazard

Not inside a mapped flood plain or regulated area in Central Lake Ontario Conservation’s mapping.

Screening maps only. Ask the conservation authority for a property inquiry before relying on this.

Safety

Crime Severity Index for Durham Region (Oshawa/Whitby/Ajax) police: 43 vs 57 for Ontario (2025).

Police-reported figures for the whole police service area, not this street. Rates use the area’s resident population.

Distances are approximate. Places © OpenStreetMap contributors. Neighbourhood figures: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. School results: EQAO via Ontario Data Catalogue (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Flood and regulation mapping: Central Lake Ontario Conservation open data. Crime Severity Index: Statistics Canada.

Living here

Commute

To Union Station (downtown Toronto): 49 km. Transit times · Driving times

Noise Nothing major nearby

No highway within 500 m, rail line within 300 m, or airport flight path nearby.

Distances from the map, not noise measurements. Visit at rush hour to judge for yourself.

Internet High-speed

50/10 Mbps or faster available here by cable, fibre or DSL (the federal high-speed target).

From the federal broadband map. Check exact speeds and providers for the address.

Roads, rail, airports and planned stations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Internet: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, National Broadband Data.

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