The least expensive parking near the TMU Student Centre/Oakham House (intersection of Church and Gould St) appears to be the TMU underground parking behind the church at 2 Church Street, which charges $4 per half hour with a flat rate of $9 after 5 PM.
Other nearby options include:
The 288 Church St. Garage (DCC) TMU parking garage charges $4 per half hour on weekdays, with a maximum daily rate of $18, and a flat night rate of $9. On weekends, the max day rate is $9. Early bird parking is $15. Payment options include cards and cash.
The 300 Victoria St. Garage (PKG) charges similarly, $4 per half hour during weekdays with a $20 max daily rate, and $9 max on weekends.
The large Green P St. Lawrence Garage at 2 Church Street charges $2.50 per half hour, with a day maximum of $16 on weekdays and $9 on weekends. They also have a Saturday special rate of $1 per hour for the first 2 hours (entry between 5am-6pm). Night maximum is $8.
Street parking is generally limited and often has short time limits, making garages a more reliable option for affordable parking near TMU.
In summary, for the lowest flat rate in the evening, the TMU underground parking behind the church is $9 after 5 PM, and for daytime, Green P Garage offers $2.50 per half hour with a $16 max weekday fee, which may be cheaper overall for longer durations.
288 Church St. Garage (additional link)
impark (Public Parking Lots near TMU)