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property at 27 W 3rd St

27 W 3rd St

HamiltonONL9C 3J8

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807 King St E

HamiltonONL8M 1A8

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827 Main St E

HamiltonONL8M 1L7
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27 W 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

27 W 3rd St

27 W 3rd StHamilton, ON L9C 3J8
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1100 Main St W
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1100 Main St W

1100 Main St WHamilton, ON L8S 1B3
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Winston Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winston Place

123 St Joseph's DrHamilton, ON L8N 2G1
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Granite Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Granite Towers

264 Duke StHamilton, ON L8P 1Y3
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1980 King St E
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1980 King St E

1980 King St EHamilton, ON L8K 1W2
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Terrace Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Apartments

418 Whitney AveHamilton, ON L8S 2H8
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Lamoreaux Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamoreaux Gardens

47 Strathcona Av NHamilton, ON L8R 3B9
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Redhill Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Redhill Tower

355 Melvin AveHamilton, ON L8H 2K9
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Boldview Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boldview Tower

145 Queen St SHamilton, ON L8P 3S4
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Grandview Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Tower

165 Queen St SHamilton, ON L8P 4R3
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Paisley Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Paisley Gardens

972 King St WHamilton, ON L8S 1L1
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Longwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Longwood Apartments

9 Longwood Rd SHamilton, ON L8S 1S4
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Savoy Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Savoy Apartments

1868 Main St WHamilton, ON L8S 1J2
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Bay 100 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay 100 Apartments

100 Bay St SHamilton, ON L8P 3H3
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Kensington Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Apartments

115 Main St EHamilton, ON L8N 1G5
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28 Garfield Av N
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

28 Garfield Av N

28 Garfield Av NHamilton, ON L8M 2R6
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Ventura Towers
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ventura Towers

181 John St NHamilton, ON L8L 7Z7
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325 Melvin Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

325 Melvin Ave

325 Melvin AveHamilton, ON L8H 2K9
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Hamilton, ON Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hamilton, ON

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Hamilton, ON area range in price from C$625 to C$5,800 with an overall median price of C$2,841. The three Hamilton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hamilton Central C at C$1,200, Hamilton Central East B at C$950, and Mountain D at C$625. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hamilton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hamilton Central CC$1,497C$1,2002
Hamilton Central East BC$1,895C$95019
Mountain DC$2,295C$62525
East End BC$2,325C$95032
East End AC$2,474C$1,65019
Stoney CreekC$2,474C$1,45049
Hamilton Central East AC$2,500C$1,29527
Mountain CC$2,550C$6254
Mountain BC$2,762C$1,70810
Mountain AC$2,975C$1,6954

Cheapest Available Hamilton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hamilton, ON is a 1 Bed unit found at 27 W 3rd St in the Flamborough neighborhood priced from C$600. MainCline Residences in the Dundas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from C$895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamilton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
27 W 3rd St1 Beds, 2 Baths1BR,2BAC$600
MainCline Residences0 Beds, 2.5 BathsStudio,2BAC$895
Bold Street ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,125
Wellington PlaceJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,449
Le Palais & Capital Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BAC$1,475
285 Melvin Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,480
Melvin Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,480
335 Melvin Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,499
255 King1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,499
3 East 37th3 East 37th - Plan DStudio,1BAC$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, ON

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hamilton area is the C$1.63 price per square foot Three Bedroom Town Model at Roundtree Manor in the in the Burlington East neighborhood starting from C$3,000. The second greatest value Hamilton apartment is the Three Bed Townhouse Model at 240-280 Montmorency starting at C$2,500 with a C$1.92 price per square foot in the East End A neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hamilton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roundtree ManorThree Bedroom Town3BR,1.5BAC$1.63
240-280 MontmorencyThree Bed Townhouse3BR,1.5BAC$1.92
Cambridge Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BAC$1.93
14 Spruce StTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BAC$1.87
Cresswell Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BAC$2.09
Centennial Court1 Bedroom Lower1BR,1BAC$1.80
West Village Suites - Student Living2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BAC$1.69
79 Grand Ave SOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BAC$1.91
Melvin Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1.85
285 Melvin Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1.97

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sharon • 3+ years in Hamilton

February 25, 2025

Amazing if you love to be outside in the wild and on the trails, well this is it for all your outdoor activities and enjoyment, the mountain brow is fantastic it reminds me of a place in the Caribbean, check it out on a clear day u will b amaze. LOL

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 C$1,525.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hamilton?

The cheapest apartment in Hamilton is 27 W 3rd St which is listed at C$600, while the average apartment in Hamilton costs C$2,841.

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 84 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 C$1,874 which is C$967 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hamilton.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.