
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Edmonton, AB from $500 (283 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central area of Edmonton.


Mainstreet Park

Jasper Ave Lookout 1

Vista Green

Majestic Apartments

Wellington Apartments

Amera Manor

Washington Court

Queen Mary Apartments

Virginian Arms
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Mainstreet Tower

Oliver Place 1

Trinity Apartments

Palmont Place

Second Street Manor

The SunRise

10976 124 St

Sierra Manor

Mainstreet 124th
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Delton Place

Chelsey Apartments

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Tiffany Apartments

Tran Terrace

Shannon Villa

Mayfair Village South

Riverside Estates

Erin Place

Prairie Manor
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Westmore Apartments

Granville Place

11630-BS122 122 St NW

Oliver 3 Apartments

Redwood Meadows

Grace Manor

Broadview Legislature Apartments

McCam 4 Apartments

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Dorset Arms
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9910

11547 St Albert Trail NW

10734-108 108 St NW

Hudson Arms

Riverside Towers

The Nines

The Nines

The Carlton

Rossdale Apartments 2

Muttart
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Central, Edmonton, AB Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Studio Apartments | $1,162 | $699 | $2,030 |
| Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,511 | $889 | $3,551 |
| Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $1,120 | $5,000 |
| Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,263 | $1,375 | $5,300 |
| Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,340 | $985 | $5,816 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 283 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Neighborhood of Edmonton, AB.
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Cheapest Available Central Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central area of Edmonton, AB is a Studio unit found at Hartford Apartments priced from $699. Mainstreet Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Central apartments for rent in Edmonton, AB:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Mainstreet Park | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Arcade Heritage Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $779 |
| Jasper Ave Lookout 1 | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Vista Green | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $829 |
| River Valley View Apartments 1 | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Majestic Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $854 |
| Carina Court | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $859 |
| Mainstreet on 124th | Bachelor | 1BR,1BA | $864 |
| Wellington Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $879 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, AB
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $1.44 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms Model at Rideau Tower in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Central apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Solano House starting at $1,508 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rideau Tower | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Solano House | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| The Residences on 104th | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Inglewood 124 Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Jasper Ave Lookout 2 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Second Street Manor | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| WestWynd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Joy Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Simon's Court | - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Eileen Manor | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central is under $879.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central?
The cheapest apartment in Central is Mainstreet on 124th which is listed at $864, while the average apartment in Central costs $5,111.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 17 regular apartments in Central that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Central?
Cheap apartments in Central have an average cost of $197 which is $4,914 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central.
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