Cheap Apartments for Rent in Guelph, ON from $700 (12 Rentals)

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Silvercreek Terrace
$1,5951 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

Silvercreek Terrace

120 Edinburgh Rd SGuelph, ON N1H 5P7
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Phoenix Mill Apartments
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$1,6851 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

Phoenix Mill Apartments

364 Waterloo AveGuelph, ON N1H 3K2
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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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Southwood Apartments
$1,695 - $2,035Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southwood Apartments

381 Edinburgh Rd SGuelph, ON N1G 3J7
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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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Guelph, ON

Pricing Updated: 01/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Guelph, ON area range in price from $700 to $4,900 with an overall median price of $3,546. The three Guelph neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Wellington Region at $2,050, 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$2,175$2,0506
Guelph South$2,519$70027
Guelph East$3,539$70043
Guelph South Central$4,750$70021
Guelph West$4,750$1,42538

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. Royal Towne in the Guelph West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Guelph apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
45-51 E Surrey StStudioStudio,$700
Royal TowneBachelorStudio,1BA$1,425
Silvercreek Parkway1 Bedroom Promotional Price for first 8 months*1BR,1BA$1,617
Southwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,695
Willow Road Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Guelph, ON

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Guelph area is the $2.16 price per square foot Loft - One Bedroom Model at 2 Quebec in the in the Guelph East neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Guelph apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Juniper Apartments starting at $2,110 with a $2.18 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.
2 QuebecLoft - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.16
Juniper Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.18
Bryden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.15
Trafalgar Square2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.05
The Sprucedales2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.36
Briarwood2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.29
44 Emma2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.44
Southwood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2.32
45-51 E Surrey St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Royal TowneBachelorStudio ,1BA$2.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Guelph Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Guelph?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Guelph is under $1,845.

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 $3,546.

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 $462 which is $3,084 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Guelph.

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