Cheap Apartments for Rent in Guelph, ON from $795 (13 Rentals)

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Silvercreek Terrace
$1,100Studio Apartments Available Soon

Silvercreek Terrace

120 Edinburgh Rd SGuelph, ON N1H 5P7
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property at 6 Evergreen Dr
$1,100 - $1,200
3 To 5 Bedroom Rentals
Available May 1, 2027
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6 Evergreen Dr

GuelphONN1G 2M6

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Southwood Apartments
$1,650 - $1,850Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southwood Apartments

381 Edinburgh Rd SGuelph, ON N1G 3J7

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Briarwood
$1,650 - $1,899Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briarwood

244-246 Willow RdGuelph, ON N1H 6R5
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Guelph, ON

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Guelph, ON area range in price from $795 to $10,896 with an overall median price of $2,209. The three Guelph neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Guelph West at $1,955, Guelph South Central at $1,999, and Guelph South at $2,062. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Guelph Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Guelph West$1,955$1,10026
Guelph South Central$1,999$79513
Guelph South$2,062$79516
Wellington Region$2,245$1,8956
Guelph East$2,434$79551

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 $795. Oakley Ridge in the Guelph South neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,570. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Guelph apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
45-51 E Surrey StStudioStudio,$795
Oakley Ridge3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,570
Quattro One, Two, Three and FourOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,620
Silvercreek Parkway1 Bedroom Promotional Price for First 7 Months*1BR,1BA$1,675
Skyview Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,708

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Guelph, ON

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Guelph area is the $1.73 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhouse Model at Stoneglen Townhouses in the in the Guelph South neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Guelph apartment is the Block A, End Unit, Lower-Floors Model at Victoria Heights starting at $2,590 with a $1.99 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 TownhousesThree Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2BA$1.73
Victoria HeightsBlock A, End Unit, Lower-Floors2BR,2.5BA$1.99
Brantview ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.00
Priory Park2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.27
Juniper Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.06
Briarwood2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.08
Oakley Ridge2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.83
44 Emma2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.44
Quattro One, Two, Three and FourOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13
45-51 E Surrey St2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.07

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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 $1,200, while the average apartment in Guelph costs $2,209.

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 4 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 $393 which is $1,816 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Guelph.

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