
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Edmonton, AB from $700 (156 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown area of Edmonton.


Queen Mary Apartments

Phelips Apartments

Centre 110

Seventh Street Manor

Mateo Place

Chelsey Apartments

Tran Terrace

Oliver Place 2

The SunRise
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Mainstreet Tower

Vista Green

Nicoll Manor

Downtown Edmonton Apartments

Gilford Apartments

Mayfair Village South

Granville Place

Oliver Place 1

Broadview Legislature Apartments

The Carlton
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9910

10734-108 108 St NW

Tiffany Apartments

Trinity Apartments

Westmore Apartments

The Nines

Rosewood Manor

9999 111 St NW

Hudson Court

MacDonald Estates
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Madison Arms

The Mountbatten Apartments

Park Square Apartments

Windsor Arms

Central Court Apartments

Grace Manor

e11even

10404-10496 96 Ave NW

Wimbledon

Le Jardin Apartments
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Square 104

Tyrone Heritage Residences

Arcade Heritage Apartments

Juliette

Simon's Court

Kings Court

Sterling

Oakmount Manor

Waselenak Place

Hansen House
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Downtown, Edmonton, AB Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,128 | $801 | $2,030 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,404 | $949 | $2,270 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,887 | $1,225 | $5,000 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $1,444 | $3,767 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,010 | $1,010 | $1,010 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 156 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Edmonton, AB.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Edmonton, AB is a Studio unit found at Arcade Heritage Apartments priced from $779. Simon's Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $824. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Edmonton, AB:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade Heritage Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $779 |
| Simon's Court | - Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $824 |
| Hansen House | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Hilton Manor | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Waselenak Place | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Heritage Trail Apartments 1 | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $903 |
| Flores Manor | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $909 |
| Salem Court | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| Rockcliffe Manor | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| Lorraine Manor | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $929 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, AB
As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.57 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at Virginian Arms in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,479. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at The Residences on 104th starting at $1,434 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginian Arms | 3 bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| The Residences on 104th | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Hudson Court | - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Cypress Manor | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Style Manor | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Kalla Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Second Street Manor | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Joy Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Phelips Apartments | - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Waselenak Place | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $929.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Waselenak Place which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $1,905.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 12 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $1,010 which is $895 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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