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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

73 Swift Cres

GuelphONN1E 7J1

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property at 215 College Av W

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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215 College Av W

GuelphONN1G 1S6

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Guelph, ON Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Guelph, ON

Pricing Updated: 03/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Guelph, ON area range in price from $700 to $4,900 with an overall median price of $3,571. The three Guelph neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Wellington Region at $1,680, Guelph East at $700, and Guelph South 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 East$3,539$70037
Guelph South$3,625$70018
Guelph West$3,750$1,74528
Guelph South Central$4,750$70014

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. Bristol Park Place in the Guelph South neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Guelph apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
45-51 E Surrey StStudioStudio,$700
Bristol Park Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
440 Woodlawn Rd E2 Bed, 1 Bath Model2BR,1BA$1,700
Willow Road Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,725
Treeview TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,749
Waterloo Avenue Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,755
Westport Towers1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,780
Sienna Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Park Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
2 Quebec1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,819

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Guelph, ON

As of March 10, 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 Birkhall - 2 Bed + Den, 2 Bath Model at The Royal Flats starting at $3,500 with a $2.53 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
The Royal FlatsBirkhall - 2 Bed + Den, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.53
Juniper Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.18
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
45-51 E Surrey St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Guelph

What type of rentals are currently available in Guelph?

There are currently 289 Apartments for Rent in Guelph, ON with pricing that ranges from $700 to $4,900. There are also 132 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Guelph ranging from $800 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Guelph?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Guelph ranges from $800 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,061.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Guelph?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Guelph range from $900 to $4,750, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,400.

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