Cheap Apartments for Rent in Guelph, ON from $700 (16 Rentals)

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$1,680

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$1,680

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5 Windermere Crt

GuelphONN1E 3L3
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Brantview Apartments
$1,550 - $1,6502 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brantview Apartments

4-8 Brant AveGuelph, ON N1E 1E7
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Willow Road Apartments
$1,6501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Road Apartments

26 Willow RdGuelph, ON N1H 7B6
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Bristol Park Place
$1,6951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol Park Place

245 Bristol StGuelph, ON N1H 6H7
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Sienna Apartments
$1,695 - $1,7951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sienna Apartments

8 Speedvale AveGuelph, ON N1H 1J4
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440 Woodlawn Rd E
$1,7002 Bedroom Apartments

440 Woodlawn Rd E

440 Woodlawn Rd EGuelph, ON N1E 1B8

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Guelph, ON Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Guelph, ON

Pricing Updated: 03/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Guelph, ON area range in price from $700 to $4,900 with an overall median price of $3,334. The three Guelph neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Wellington Region at $1,680, Guelph South at $700, and Guelph East at $700. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Guelph Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Wellington Region$2,195$1,6807
Guelph South$3,500$70018
Guelph East$3,539$70036
Guelph South Central$3,687$70014
Guelph West$3,750$1,56428

Cheapest Available Guelph Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Guelph, ON is a Studio unit found at 45-51 E Surrey St in the Guelph East neighborhood priced from $700. Sold - 671 Woolwich in the Guelph East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,564. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Guelph apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
45-51 E Surrey StStudioStudio,$700
Sold - 671 WoolwichOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,564
Willow Road Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,650
Waterloo Avenue Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,680
Sienna Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Guelph, ON

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Guelph area is the $1.66 price per square foot Two Bedroom Townhouse with private garage Model at Stoneglen Townhouses in the in the Guelph South neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Guelph apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Juniper Apartments starting at $1,980 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Guelph East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Guelph apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stoneglen TownhousesTwo Bedroom Townhouse with private garage2BR,2BA$1.66
Juniper Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.05
20 Marilyn Dr2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.33
12 Brant Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.33
Southwood Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$2.19
44 Emma2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.44
Quattro One, Two, Three and FourOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.50
Bristol Park Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26
Sienna Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
45-51 E Surrey St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Guelph Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Guelph?

The cheapest apartment in Guelph is 45-51 E Surrey St which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Guelph costs $3,334.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Guelph?

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 3 regular apartments in Guelph 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 Guelph?

Cheap apartments in Guelph have an average cost of $280 which is $3,054 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Guelph.

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