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Modern and Amenity-Packed Lifestyle Rental Community Coming to Sarnia, Ontario.
A new lifestyle rental community is taking shape in Sarnia. 1100 Afton, a six-storey mid-rise apartment building at 1100 Afton Drive, is currently under construction and will be ready for residents by Summer 2026.
The development will introduce 90 new rental suites to the market, offering much-needed, modern housing inventory for those looking for quality rental options in a convenient and connected location.
Designed with everyday living in mind, suites at 1100 Afton will feature open layouts, in-suite full-sized laundry, four stainless steel kitchen appliances, private balconies, natural light, individual temperature control, and more. The project’s focus is on delivering practical, well-designed homes that meet the needs of today’s renters, whether they’re downsizing, new to the area, or simply looking for comfort and community.
“1100 Afton is more than just rental housing. We are developing a lifestyle community that Sarnia hasn’t experienced yet,” says Lauren Pomerleau, a representative of the 1100 Afton leasing team. “We’ve paid close attention to what renters want: modern design, useful amenities, and a strong sense of community.”
Practical Amenities Designed for Everyday Life
Residents will benefit from a wide range of on-site amenities that support a balanced lifestyle. These include:
- An outdoor patio and community barbecue
- A fitness studio and pickleball court
- Landscaped green space with community garden
- Covered parking
- Dog run, dog wash, and car wash stations
- A common room and guest suite
- Onsite storage lockers, bicycle storage and scooter charging stations
- And more!
The building is located just minutes from grocery stores, retail, public transit, and local schools, providing convenience and connectivity in a quiet residential setting.
Built to Last with Modern Construction
From the ground up, 1100 Afton is being built to last. The building uses a total precast concrete superstructure system supplied by Stubbe’s Precast, a modern approach that offers superior strength, faster construction, and long-term durability. By manufacturing all major structural components—walls, floors, and balconies—off-site in a controlled environment, precision and quality can be ensured while accelerating the construction timeline.
“This system also means fewer potential delays for weather, helping us stay on track for Summer 2026 occupancy,” said Nick Vario, Director of Construction leading the build at 1100 Afton. “With enhanced fire resistance, sound insulation, and minimal ongoing maintenance, total precast allows us to deliver a solid, quiet, and secure home for our future residents. We’re proud to bring this level of quality to Sarnia’s rental market.”
Now Accepting Waitlist Inquiries
With demand for new rental housing growing across the region, early interest in 1100 Afton has already begun to climb. Prospective residents are encouraged to join the waitlist by visiting 1100Afton.com or emailing leasing@1100Afton.com. Follow us on social media @1100afton to stay informed on the latest developments.
New Afton Drive apartment erected in record time
By Melanie Irwin
September 24, 2025 - 6:02am
A new six-storey apartment building on Afton Drive in Sarnia, took shape in just over 40 days.
1100 Afton, Growth and Performance Vice President Lauren Pomerleau said construction of the superstructure was completed in 42.5 working days -- from the time the first to the last panel was installed.
"We were able to make strategic choices in the superstructure that we chose in the design phase of the project," said Pomerleau. "We chose to go total precast through Stubbe's, which means that all of our wall panels were built off site and were brought onto site with the windows already installed and were able to be hoisted into place."
The six-storey building will include 90 rental suites.
"Once we had two floors done, we were able to chase the floors up with the trades on the interior as well," said Pomerleau. "So, while you're seeing the full outside being more or less complete, the inside has also been made progress on, as we were putting everything up."
Pomerleau said construction has been going smoothly since the groundbreaking in March.
"Weather permitting we're on track," Pomerleau said. "We've been able to have great teamwork and collaboration with all of our workers and we'll continue with [pre-leasing] starting in early 2026."
She said the building is on schedule to be water tight by October.
"Once we're water tight, we'll really be able to begin the interior buildouts," Pomerleau said. "Adding in all of the walls, putting up all of the drywall, framing, getting all of the electrical run."
Pomerleau said they already have a "growing waitlist" and prospective residents can join it by emailing leasing@1100Afton.com.
More information is posted at 1100Afton.com.
Six-storey apartment building expected to open next summer in Sarnia
A new six-storey apartment building is rising on Afton Drive in Sarnia.
Author of the article:Paul Morden
Published Jul 09, 2025 • 2 minute read
A new six-storey apartment building is rising on Afton Drive in Sarnia.
“We broke ground in March of this year,” she said.
In November, Sarnia’s building department reported a building permit had been issued for a $21-million multi-apartment building at 1100 Afton Dr.
“We’re excited to bring this build to market, and we knew there was a need for additional new rental” units, Pomerleau said.
The construction project uses a precast concrete superstructure system with panels assembled elsewhere in a controlled environment and trucked to the site to be lifted in place by a crane, she said.
“It’s going up quite quickly,” Pomerleau said. “Right now, we have the first and second floor walls done and the third-floor walls will up by the end of the week.”
The building process “focuses on speed, quality and safety,” she said.
Panels arrive with windows installed and a first coat of paint, Pomerleau said.
“Within about a month, we’re actually going to have all six stories erected,” she said.
“This system also means fewer potential delays for weather, helping us stay on track for summer 2026 occupancy,” Nick Vario, director of construction for 1100 Afton said in a news release.
“With enhanced fire resistance, sound insulation, and minimal ongoing maintenance, total precast allows us to deliver a solid, quiet, and secure home for our future residents,” Vario said.
Pomerleau said the developers were attracted to Sarnia, and the location on Afton Drive in particular, which is close to stores, restaurants, public transit and other services along the London Road commercial corridor.
“You are really accessible to everything that you need,” she said. “It really does help create that sense of community.”
The site is also close to nature trails, Pomerleau said. “We loved the property because of the location and convenience.”
“We’re calling it a lifestyle community,” providing a “feeling of home but inside a rental space,” she said.
The building will include a guest suite tenants can rent for visitors, plus a community garden, she said.
The one- and two-bedroom apartments come with in-suite laundry, balconies, stainless steel appliances and individual temperature controls. The building will have storage lockers, car and dog wash stations, covered parking, a fitness studio, and a pickleball court.
“We’ve paid close attention to what renters want: modern design, useful amenities, and a strong sense of community,” Pomerleau said.
Information about the project is available online at 1100afton.com.
Rents are still to be determined “but it is a mid-market product,” Pomerleau said.
“We’re looking to start the pre-leasing process in January,” she said.