
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Neighborhood of Edmonton, AB from $700 (86 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Central area of Edmonton.


Heritage Trail Apartments 2

8407-8108 108 St NW

Argyll Apartments

Garneau Towers Apartments

Mayfair Village South

Downtown Edmonton Apartments

Broadview Legislature Apartments

9910

University Tower Apartments
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The Carlton

8303-100 100 St NW

6512-6593 93 St NW

9923-181 81 Ave NW

8305-8387 87 St NW

MacDonald Estates

The Nines

The Nines

Park Square Apartments

7607 88 Ave NW
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Garneau Bay

114 University

Moderna 2-bedroom basement suite with stainless steel appliances for rent.

e11even

Edmonton House

7607-76088 88 Ave NW

10720-178 78 Ave NW

9337 87 Ave NW

8664-8677 77 St NW

Pamela Manor
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Jamen Manor

Parkview Apartments

Amrin Arms

Laponia Plaza

Elm Tree Place

Altairus Residences

Heritage Trail Apartments 1

Jasper House
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Acadia Apartments

Winchester Park

Tegler Manor Senior Residences 65+

Bellamy Place

Red Lion

Heritage Trail Apartments 4

Keaton House

Emily Martin Arms

WestWynd
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South Central, Edmonton, AB Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Studio Apartments | $1,316 | $801 | $2,478 |
| South Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,423 | $750 | $1,956 |
| South Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $1,195 | $5,000 |
| South Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,660 | $1,995 | $3,495 |
| South Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $985 | $985 | $985 |
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There are currently 86 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Central Neighborhood of Edmonton, AB.
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Cheapest Available South Central Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central area of Edmonton, AB is a Studio unit found at Arcade Heritage Apartments priced from $779. Heritage Trail Apartments 1 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $903. Here are the most affordable South Central apartments for rent in Edmonton, AB:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade Heritage Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $779 |
| Heritage Trail Apartments 1 | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $903 |
| Garneau Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $954 |
| Heritage Trail Apartments 4 | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $989 |
| Mayfair Village South | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| WestWynd | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Downtown Edmonton Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,024 |
| Broadview Legislature Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,039 |
| Heritage Trail Apartments 3 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Eben-Ezer II Residences | Type D | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central, AB
As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central area is the $1.59 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Renovated Model at Sir John Franklin in the in the South neighborhood starting from $2,068. The second greatest value South Central apartment is the 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Imperial Tower starting at $1,584 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Franklin | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Imperial Tower | 3 Bed 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
| Eben-Ezer II Residences | Type A | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Riverview Manor | 1 Bedroom Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Lancaster Tower | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| The David Thompson | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| WestWynd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Sherwood Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Scona Place | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Heritage Trail Apartments 3 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Central is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central?
The cheapest apartment in South Central is Downtown Edmonton Apartments which is listed at $1,024, while the average apartment in South Central costs $2,545.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 20 regular apartments in South 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 South Central?
Cheap apartments in South Central have an average cost of $462 which is $2,083 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central.
Expert Rental Resources
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