
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, ON from $500 (43 Rentals)
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27 Garfield Av S

1516 Main St W

Bold Street Apartments

52 Colbourne St

Rebecca Towers

255 King
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34 Gladstone Ave

D-21 Locke Street South Hamilton Ontario L8P3Z9

1143 Main St E

335 Melvin Ave

87 Victoria Ave N

570 King St W

Melvin Apartments

273 King William St
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470 King St W

29 Gibson Ave

27 W 3rd St

James & Forest Apartments

Winston Place

MainCline Residences

Durand Village - ElDuque

Granite Towers
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1980 King St E

Argyle

Terrace Apartments

De Laurentian Apartments

375 Melvin Ave

Osler Court Apartments

Concordia

285 Melvin Apartments
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Kently Towers

Redhill Tower

28 Garfield Av N

Beverly Hills Apartment

Lamoreaux Gardens

Boldview Tower

Ventura Towers

Grandview Tower
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38 Ainslie St N

Cornerstone Lofts

390 Guelph Ln
Hamilton, ON Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hamilton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Hamilton Studio Apartments | $1,450 | $650 | $1,781 |
| Cheap Hamilton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $595 | $2,595 |
| Cheap Hamilton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,369 | $1,350 | $4,305 |
| Cheap Hamilton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,968 | $1,415 | $8,000 |
| Cheap Hamilton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,043 | $1,195 | $9,551 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hamilton, ON
Pricing Updated: 06/11/2026Current apartment rentals in the Hamilton, ON area range in price from $595 to $10,093 with an overall median price of $4,083. The three Hamilton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hamilton Central East B at $697, Hamilton Central C at $697, and Mountain A at $1,495. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hamilton Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Central East B | $1,795 | $697 | 27 |
| Hamilton Central C | $1,850 | $697 | 10 |
| Mountain A | $2,200 | $1,495 | 2 |
| Glanbrook | $2,450 | $1,495 | 1 |
| Hamilton Central A | $2,459 | $950 | 73 |
| East End B | $2,500 | $1,242 | 33 |
| Hamilton Central East A | $2,500 | $1,195 | 38 |
| East End A | $2,649 | $1,399 | 22 |
| Hamilton Downtown A | $2,655 | $950 | 97 |
| Hamilton Downtown C | $2,702 | $950 | 98 |
Cheapest Available Hamilton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hamilton, ON is a Studio unit found at Bold Street Apartments in the Flamborough neighborhood priced from $950. Rebecca Towers in the Flamborough neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamilton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bold Street Apartments | Junior Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Rebecca Towers | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| 255 King | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,120 |
| 375 Melvin Ave | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| 285 Melvin Apartments | Jr 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Melvin Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| The Woodlands | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| Treble Hall | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| 325 Melvin Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| 335 Melvin Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,359 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, ON
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hamilton area is the $1.74 price per square foot Three Bedroom with Garage Model at Roundtree Manor in the in the Burlington East neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Hamilton apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at West Village Suites starting at $1,530 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Ancaster neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hamilton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundtree Manor | Three Bedroom with Garage | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.74 |
| West Village Suites | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Kings Forest Manor | Two-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 325 Melvin Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Arkledun | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 150 & 160 Hughson St South | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 150 Hughson St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 79 Grand Ave S | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 38 King Street W | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Melvin Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hamilton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hamilton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hamilton is under $1,359.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hamilton?
The cheapest apartment in Hamilton is Bold Street Apartments which is listed at $1,225, while the average apartment in Hamilton costs $4,083.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hamilton?
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 206 regular apartments in Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
Cheap apartments in Hamilton have an average cost of $954 which is $3,129 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hamilton.
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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.