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property at 570 King St W

$1,200 - $1,550

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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570 King St W

HamiltonONL8P 1C2

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property at 540 King St E

$1,350 - $1,695

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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540 King St E

HamiltonONL8N 1E2

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Bay 200
$1,450 - $1,9501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 1

Bay 200

200 Bay St SHamilton, ON L8P 3H9
Active Lifestyle
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property at 128 Carrick Ave

$1,495 - $1,645

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 1

128 Carrick Ave

HamiltonONL8M 2W6

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27 W 3rd St
$600 - $6501 Bedroom Apartments

27 W 3rd St

27 W 3rd StHamilton, ON L9C 3J8
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James & Forest Apartments
$899 - $1,299Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

James & Forest Apartments

14 Forest AveHamilton, ON L8N 1W8
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Winston Place
$949Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winston Place

123 St Joseph's DrHamilton, ON L8N 2G1
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MainCline Residences
$995Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

MainCline Residences

1100 Main St WHamilton, ON L8S 1B3
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Durand Village - ElDuque
$1,025 - $3,000Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Durand Village - ElDuque

90 Duke StHamilton, ON L8P 1X6
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45 Charlton Ave W
$1,100 - $1,900Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

45 Charlton Ave W

45 Charlton Ave WHamilton, ON L8P 2C2
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1980 King St E
$1,100 - $1,4001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1980 King St E

1980 King St EHamilton, ON L8K 1W2
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Granite Towers
$1,100 - $1,900Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Granite Towers

264 Duke StHamilton, ON L8P 1Y3
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Hamilton, ON Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hamilton, ON

Pricing Updated: 03/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Hamilton, ON area range in price from $675 to $15,361 with an overall median price of $3,139. The three Hamilton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ancaster at $1,035, West End A at $675, and Hamilton Central C at $1,195. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hamilton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ancaster$1,639$1,03520
West End A$1,699$67529
Hamilton Central C$1,850$1,1957
Hamilton Central East B$1,850$1,19518
West End B$2,042$1,03537
Hamilton Central East A$2,295$1,24530
Mountain A$2,350$1,6503
East End A$2,397$1,24516
Dundas$2,500$67541
East End B$2,500$1,37521

Cheapest Available Hamilton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hamilton, ON is a Studio unit found at Rebecca Towers in the Flamborough neighborhood priced from $1,050. Bold Street Apartments in the Flamborough neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamilton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rebecca TowersBachelorStudio,1BA$1,050
Bold Street ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,099
570 King St W0 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,200
335 Melvin AveBachelorStudio,1BA$1,242
255 King1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,359
Corktown Crossing II1 Bedroom (Higher Floors)1BR,1BA$1,380
Melvin Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,399
2194 King St E1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,399
2520 BartonStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Mainwell Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,410

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, ON

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hamilton area is the $1.99 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Stone West in the in the Glanbrook neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Hamilton apartment is the Quad Model at 3000-3014 Centennial Dr starting at $2,550 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Burlington East 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.
Stone West3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.99
3000-3014 Centennial DrQuad3BR,1BA$2.01
325 Melvin Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.70
West Village Suites - Student Living2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.58
1 Osler Court, Hamilton, Dundas2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.94
Kings Forest ManorTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.86
79 Grand Ave SOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.91
718 Lawrence2 Beds, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.02
Melvin Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
255 King1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.95

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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 $1,410.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hamilton?

The cheapest apartment in Hamilton is Rebecca Towers which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Hamilton costs $3,139.

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 167 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 $1,120 which is $2,019 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hamilton.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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