When evaluating an apartment building’s amenities, the fitness center can offer insight into the building’s overall approach to resident experience. Outdated equipment and uninspired spaces can feel like an afterthought, while modern equipment and thoughtfully designed workout areas can reflect a greater investment in residents’ everyday needs.
To identify the top apartment buildings for fitness amenities in Midtown Toronto, our team contracted an independent research firm to evaluate purpose-built rental and condominium buildings.
How We Ranked Fitness Amenities in Midtown Toronto
| Evaluation Factor | Description |
|---|---|
| Cardio and Strength Equipment Variety | Whether the studio offers a range of cardio and strength machines beyond a treadmill and a rack of free weights. |
| On-Demand and Guided Class Access | Whether residents can join an instructor-led or on-screen class inside the building rather than at an outside studio. |
| Fitness and Pool Pairing | Whether the fitness studio is located in a building that also offers a pool. |
| Peak-Hour Usability | Whether the size of the fitness space relative to the number of suites keeps it usable during early morning and evening hours. |
| Specialty Training Zones | Whether the building sets aside dedicated space for kettlebell, TRX, or yoga and stretching beyond the main cardio and weights floor. |
Overall Ranking: Best Apartment Buildings for Fitness Amenities in Midtown Toronto
| Rank | Building | Equipment | Guided Class | Fitness & Pool Pairing | Usability | Specialty Training |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 Brownlow Avenue | Excellent.
Hydrow rower, Life Fitness circuit, Echelon bike |
Excellent.
Echelon on-screen classes, Lululemon Mirror yoga |
Excellent.
Outdoor pool and deck steps from the studio |
Strong.
Capacity kept proportionate to the building |
Excellent.
Dedicated kettlebell and TRX zone |
| 2 | Commonwealth Towers | Good.
Newly renovated facility, equipment not published |
Fair.
No published class program |
Strong.
Heated rooftop pool on the 8th-floor terrace |
Moderate.
Two towers, unit count not published |
Fair.
No dedicated specialty zone published |
| 3 | 2221 Yonge Condos | Good.
Gym and exercise room, equipment not published |
Fair.
No published class program |
Excellent.
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, and spa |
Fair.
566 suites across 58 storeys |
Good.
Separate yoga studio and spa with sauna and steam room |
| 4 | The ROE | Good.
Treadmills, free weights, and strength training gear. |
Fair.
No published class program |
Fair.
No pool on site |
Strong.
148 units across 16 storeys |
Good.
Separate yoga studio |
| 5 | E Condos | Moderate.
Gym on a shared amenity floor, equipment not published |
Fair.
No published class program |
Strong.
Indoor pool on the same amenity floor |
Fair.
623 suites across 58 storeys |
Fair.
No dedicated specialty zone published |
| 6 | 30 Edith | Moderate.
Fitness centre, equipment not published |
Fair.
No published class program |
Fair.
No pool on site |
Good.
Smaller renovated building on Edith Drive |
Fair.
No dedicated specialty zone published |
18 Brownlow Avenue
18 Brownlow Avenue pairs a fitness studio with an outdoor pool, one of the few buildings in Midtown Toronto to offer both. The studio holds a Hydrow rowing machine and a Lululemon Mirror for guided yoga and stretching. An Echelon spin bike runs on-screen, instructor-led classes, and a full Life Fitness circuit covers standard strength training. A separate zone holds kettlebells and a TRX suspension trainer for residents who train outside that routine. 18 Brownlow Avenue is the largest fully-renovated luxury apartment building in the Yonge-Eglinton neighbourhood, and resident capacity is kept proportionate to the building. The studio and the pool deck stay usable at 7am and at 6pm, when demand peaks in most buildings. The Benvenuto Group manages the property, a developer-operator of luxury rental residences in Toronto and Montreal.
Location: 18 Brownlow Avenue, Mount Pleasant West
Fitness Amenities: Hydrow rowing machine, Lululemon Mirror for guided yoga and stretching, Echelon spin bike with on-screen classes, Life Fitness resistance circuit, dedicated kettlebell and TRX zone, outdoor pool and landscaped deck
Management: The Benvenuto Group
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| Residents consistently praise the fitness centre as “way more than a treadmill and a few dumbbells” and say “the rowing machine and the spin bike with the on-screen classes give me plenty of ways to work out.” Others appreciate “having the pool right there after a workout is the perfect way to end a workout.” |
Commonwealth Towers
Commonwealth Towers is a rental building at 40 and 60 Pleasant Blvd, near Yonge and St. Clair, managed by Yonge Pleasant Holdings. The property’s fitness facility was recently renovated, and a heated rooftop pool sits on the 8th-floor terrace, giving residents a workout-and-swim option in one building. Equipment details for the fitness facility aren’t published on the property’s site. The building’s other amenities include 24-hour on-site maintenance, secure indoor parking, and a party room.
Location: 40 and 60 Pleasant Blvd, near Yonge and St. Clair
Fitness Amenities: Newly renovated fitness facility, heated rooftop pool on the 8th-floor terrace
Management: Yonge Pleasant Holdings
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| Residents mention “the gym was recently redone” and note “the rooftop pool is a bonus.” Some say they “wish there was more information about the gym equipment and offerings before moving in.” |
2221 Yonge Condos
2221 Yonge Condos is a 58-storey condominium building at Yonge and Eglinton, completed in 2018 with 566 suites. The fitness centre sits alongside a separate yoga studio, and residents also have access to an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a spa with a hot pool, a warm pool, and a massage jet pool. A sauna and steam room round out the wellness amenities. Suites are individually owned and listed for rent by their owners, rather than managed as a single rental operation.
Location: 2221 Yonge Street, Yonge and Eglinton
Fitness Amenities: Fitness centre, separate yoga studio, indoor pool, outdoor pool, spa with hot pool, warm pool, and massage jet pool, sauna, steam room
Management: Individually owned suites, not centrally managed
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| Reviews note “having a fitness centre and a separate yoga studio makes it easy to switch up my workouts.” Others say “the steam room and sauna get used a lot.” Some mention “maintenance and cleaning can take a little longer when something needs attention.” |
The ROE
The ROE is a rental building at 150 Roehampton Avenue, north of Yonge and Eglinton, managed by BGO (Bentall GreenOak). The building includes a fitness centre and a separate yoga room, both part of the property’s amenity package alongside co-working space and a resident lounge. The ROE was built in 2007 and has 148 units across 16 storeys.
Location: 150 Roehampton Avenue, north of Yonge and Eglinton
Fitness Amenities: Fitness centre, yoga room
Management: BGO (Bentall GreenOak)
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| Residents mention “the fitness centre has enough equipment for a regular workout” and note “the yoga studio is a good size.” Some point out “there is no pool, so you would need to go elsewhere to swim.” |
E Condos
E Condos is a 58-storey condominium building at 8 Eglinton Avenue East, developed by BAZIS and Metropia, with 623 suites ranging from 466 to 1,240 square feet. The gym sits on the same shared amenity floor as the indoor pool. Equipment specifics for the gym aren’t published. Suites are individually owned and listed for rent by their owners, rather than managed as a single rental operation.
Location: 8 Eglinton Avenue East, Mount Pleasant West
Fitness Amenities: Gym and indoor pool on a shared amenity floor, media room
Management: Individually owned suites, not centrally managed
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| Residents say “the pool and gym are on the same floor, which is convenient” and note “standard gym equipment.” Some mention “the gym gets busy since it is shared across so many units.” |
30 Edith
30 Edith is a rental building at 30 Edith Drive, near Eglinton Park, managed by InterRent. The building includes a fitness centre, though equipment details aren’t published and the space doesn’t include a pool or a class program. 30 Edith is a smaller, renovated building on a residential street in the Yonge-Eglinton corridor.
Location: 30 Edith Drive, near Eglinton Park
Fitness Amenities: Fitness centre, business centre
Management: InterRent
| Summary of Online Reviews |
| Residents mention “the fitness centre is conveniently connected to the building.” Others say “it’s a good option for getting in a quick workout.” Some point out “the gym is pretty basic, just the essentials.” |
Specialty Rankings
Best Combined Fitness Studio and Pool Access
| Rank | Building | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 Brownlow Avenue | Fitness studio and outdoor pool deck sit steps apart, with resident capacity kept proportionate to the building. |
| 2 | 2221 Yonge Condos | Indoor pool, outdoor pool, and a spa with hot, warm, and jet pools alongside the gym and yoga studio. |
| 3 | Commonwealth Towers | Heated rooftop pool on the 8th-floor terrace paired with a newly renovated fitness facility. |
Best Specialty Training Equipment
| Rank | Building | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 Brownlow Avenue | Hydrow rowing machine, Echelon spin bike with on-screen classes, and a dedicated kettlebell and TRX zone. |
| 2 | 2221 Yonge Condos | Gym and yoga studio paired with a spa, sauna, and steam room. |
| 3 | The ROE | Fitness centre with a separate yoga room. |
Most Usable Fitness Studio at Peak Hours
| Rank | Building | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The ROE | 148 units across 16 storeys keep traffic through the fitness centre and yoga room light. |
| 2 | 18 Brownlow Avenue | Resident capacity is kept proportionate to the building’s amenities, keeping the studio and pool deck usable at peak hours. |
| 3 | 30 Edith | A smaller renovated building on Edith Drive with a compact fitness centre. |
Choosing a Midtown Toronto Apartment for Fitness Amenities
A fitness center says a lot about how a building was built and maintained. Photos can dress up a small room with a couple of machines just as easily as a fully equipped studio. The equipment on the floor, the classes available, and how the space holds up once residents move in tell the real story.
18 Brownlow Avenue reflects that investment. Schedule a tour to see how its fitness studio and outdoor pool work together for Midtown Toronto renters who want a daily workout without leaving the building.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fitness equipment should I look for in a Midtown Toronto apartment building?
Look for a mix of cardio and strength equipment, such as rowing machines, spin bikes, and a resistance circuit, rather than a room with just a few basic machines. A dedicated space for kettlebell or TRX training is a sign the studio was built for more than a quick treadmill session.
How common are fitness amenities in Toronto apartment buildings?
Most newer and mid-sized purpose-built rentals and condos in Midtown Toronto include some kind of fitness centre, even if it’s just a small room with a few cardio machines. What varies a lot more is the depth of that offering, whether it’s a couple of treadmills or a fully equipped studio with strength equipment, classes, and dedicated training zones.
How can I tell if an apartment gym will be crowded at peak hours?
Compare the building’s total unit count to the size of the fitness studio, since a smaller resident base relative to the space usually means shorter waits in the early morning and evening. Touring the studio during a weekday peak hour before signing a lease is the most direct way to confirm.
Methodology
This ranking was produced through independent research conducted in September 2026. An independent research firm evaluated purpose-built rental and condominium buildings across Midtown Toronto, assessing each on cardio and strength equipment variety, on-demand and guided class access, how the fitness space pairs with a pool, usability during peak hours, and the presence of specialty training zones. Ratings are qualitative and are not combined into a composite score. Amenity details reflect publicly available information at the time of publication and change frequently; confirm current offerings directly with each building. For more information on 18 Brownlow Avenue, visit: https://18brownlow.com/contact/.
