Be prepared, be very prepared. Often renters check out areas where they want to by a property, here are some tips to:
Have the following
1. an up to date credit rating;
2 reference letters from your last 2-3 landlords;
3. cheque for first and last months rent;
4. completed application.
Please see the following article
https://www.thestar.com/business/2016/11/17/renting-a-condo-in-the-downtown-core-is-an-increasingly-competitive-process.html