
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Edmonton, AB from $500 (320 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central area of Edmonton.


Shannon Villa

Vista Green

Majestic Apartments

Rosewood Manor

Wellington Apartments

Julliard North

Tran Terrace

Queen Mary Apartments

9910
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Amera Manor

Oliver Place 1

Palmont Place

Madison Arms

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10976 124 St

The SunRise

11732-11130 130 St NW

11214-11116 116 St NW

11639-11684 84 Street NW
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11637-11684 84 Street NW

Sierra Manor

Second Street Manor

Mainstreet 124th

Chelsey Apartments

Mainstreet Park

Tiffany Apartments

Virginian Arms

CX
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9208-9106 106 Ave NW

Riverside Estates

Trinity Apartments

Mayfair Village South

Prairie Manor

Jasper Ave Lookout 1

Redwood Meadows

Oliver 3 Apartments

Grace Manor

Mainstreet Tower
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Granville Place

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Erin Place

11547 St Albert Trail NW

10734-108 108 St NW

The Nines

Hudson Court

The Carlton

11635-11688 88 St
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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 | $1,099 | $699 | $1,739 |
| Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $784 | $4,790 |
| Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,919 | $1,075 | $5,000 |
| Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,280 | $1,375 | $5,016 |
| Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,773 | $985 | $5,228 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 320 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. Montrose Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $720. 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 |
| Montrose Apartments | - Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $720 |
| Mainstreet Park | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Arcade Heritage Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $779 |
| Shannon Villa | - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $784 |
| Royal Manor | - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $790 |
| Nicoll Manor | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Delton Place | - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| Vista Green | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $829 |
| Emerald Vista | - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, AB
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2 Bedroom B Model at The David Thompson in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Central apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Jasper Heights starting at $1,320 with a $1.50 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The David Thompson | 2 Bedroom B | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Jasper Heights | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Jasper Ave Lookout 2 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Second Street Manor | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| WestWynd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Joy Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Michael Manor | - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Parklane Gardens | - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Steven Manor | - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Sherbrooke Manor | - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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 $849.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central?
The cheapest apartment in Central is Shannon Villa which is listed at $784, while the average apartment in Central costs $5,337.
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 16 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 $117 which is $5,220 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central.
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