
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Neighborhood of Edmonton, AB from $500 (52 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Central area of Edmonton.


10749-10786 86 Ave NW

8405-8108 108 St NW

8405 108 St NW

Argyll Apartments

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Broadview Legislature Apartments

8303-8102 102 St NW

The Carlton
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Allen Manor

MacDonald Estates

Mayfair Village South

9999 111 St NW

Park Square Apartments

8303-100 100 St NW

8305-8387 87 St NW

9923-181 81 Ave NW

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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 | $1,221 | $801 | $1,745 |
| South Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $999 | $2,389 |
| South Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,065 | $1,225 | $5,000 |
| South Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,642 | $1,589 | $3,295 |
| South Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $985 | $985 | $985 |
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There are currently 52 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 |
| Grandin | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The General | Bachelor, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Heritage Trail Apartments 4 | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $989 |
| Downtown Edmonton Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Broadview Legislature Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,039 |
| Heritage Trail Apartments 3 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| 9910 | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Allen Manor | - Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,060 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central, AB
As of December 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2 bedrooms Model at York Tower in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value South Central apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Terrace Tower starting at $1,576 with a $1.62 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Tower | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Terrace Tower | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Lancaster Tower | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Maureen Manor | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Imperial Tower | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Argyll Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Heritage Trail Apartments 3 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Rossdale Apartments 2 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Grandin | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Heritage Trail Apartments 2 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
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 $1,060.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central?
The cheapest apartment in South Central is Grandin which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in South Central costs $2,762.
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 7 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 $727 which is $2,035 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central.
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