1527 Merrittville Highway Unit Basement, Thorold, ON
L3B 5N5
Listed October 29, 2026
About this property
Spacious basement apartment for rent in Thorold featuring in-suite laundry, walk-in closet, and one parking space. Offers a private entrance, comfortable living area, kitchen, bedroom, and full bathroom. Located in a quiet neighbourhood with quick access to Hwy 406 and Hwy 20, providing easy travel to Niagara Falls and St. Catharines. Just minutes from shopping along Hwy 20 in Fonthill and Niagara Street in Welland, as well as Brock University, transit, and other amenities. (Additional parking available if needed). Tenant to pay 25% utilities
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What it could cost each month to rent 1527 Merrittville Highway Unit Basement — rent, utilities, tenant insurance, internet and parking — plus the cash you’ll need to move in. Change any number to match your situation.
Rent
From the listing.
Utilities
The listing says you pay 25% of the bills.
The listing says you pay 25% of the bills.
The listing says you pay 25% of the bills.
Many Ontario homes rent their water heater — add it if the landlord passes it on.
Other monthly costs
Typical in Ontario — many landlords require it.
A typical plan in the area.
Add it if parking costs extra.
Coin laundry, a storage locker or other regular costs.
Moving in
Refundable when you return the keys — ask the landlord for the amount.
A typical local move with movers — less if friends help.
Account opening and installation fees.
Estimated monthly carrying cost
$1,538/mo
About $18,456 a year
- Rent$1,350
- $83
- Tenant insurance$30
- Internet$75
Cash needed to move in
- First month's rent
- $1,350
- Last month's rent deposit
- $1,350
- Key / fob depositRefundable
- $100
- Moving & set-upEstimate
- $1,000
- Total
- $3,800
Your first 12 months
- Rent and monthly costs12 months
- $18,456
- Moving & set-up
- $1,000
- Total
- $19,456
Deposits aren’t an extra cost: the last-month deposit pays your final month and the key deposit comes back when you return the keys.
Planning ahead
- Household income to keep rent + utilities at 30%CMHC's affordability guideline — landlords often use a similar test
- $58,000/yr
- Highest rent at your first renewalOntario's 2027 guideline (1.9%), once a year with 90 days' written notice. Units first lived in after November 15, 2018 aren't capped.
- $1,376/mo
Estimates only — not legal or financial advice. Deposits and rent increases follow Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act; utilities, insurance, internet and moving costs are typical figures for the area. Confirm what the rent includes with the landlord before you sign.
Location & Walkability
1527 Merrittville Highway Unit Basement, Thorold, ON
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Last Updated: October 29, 2026
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