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Bay 200
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$1,315 - $1,8801 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bay 200

200 Bay St SHamilton, ON L8P 3H9
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Concord Apartments
$1,4991 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Concord Apartments

187 Park St SHamilton, ON L8P 3E9
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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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Granite Towers
$1,100 - $1,900Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Granite Towers

264 Duke StHamilton, ON L8P 1Y3
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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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Terrace Apartments
$1,199 - $1,6491 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Apartments

418 Whitney AveHamilton, ON L8S 2H8

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335 Melvin Ave
$1,242 - $1,671Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

335 Melvin Ave

335 Melvin AveHamilton, ON L8H 2K9
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Lamoreaux Gardens
$1,250 - $1,600Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lamoreaux Gardens

47 Strathcona Av NHamilton, ON L8R 3B9
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Concordia
$1,265 - $1,675Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Concordia

575 Queenston RdHamilton, ON L8K 1J7
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Redhill Tower
$1,295 - $1,650Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Redhill Tower

355 Melvin AveHamilton, ON L8H 2K9
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28 Garfield Av N
$1,2951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

28 Garfield Av N

28 Garfield Av NHamilton, ON L8M 2R6
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Grandview Tower
$1,300 - $1,595Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Tower

165 Queen St SHamilton, ON L8P 4R3
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Boldview Tower
$1,300 - $1,595Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boldview Tower

145 Queen St SHamilton, ON L8P 3S4
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192 Hughson St N
$1,300 - $2,095Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

192 Hughson St N

192 Hughson St NHamilton, ON L8L 7Z9
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Longwood Apartments
$1,349 - $1,4991 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Longwood Apartments

9 Longwood Rd SHamilton, ON L8S 1S4
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Hamilton, ON Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hamilton, ON

Pricing Updated: 01/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Hamilton, ON area range in price from $1,045 to $5,530 with an overall median price of $2,508. The three Hamilton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ancaster at $1,045, Hamilton Central C at $1,500, and West End A at $1,045. 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$1,700$1,04519
Hamilton Central C$1,785$1,5005
West End A$1,809$1,04527
Mountain D$1,952$1,49512
Hamilton Central East B$1,999$1,15012
West End B$2,010$1,04533
East End B$2,300$1,39526
Hamilton Central East A$2,395$1,15025
Stoney Creek$2,395$1,15053
Dundas$2,500$1,04535

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 $1,125. Argyle in the Hamilton Central East A neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamilton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bold Street ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,125
ArgyleSENIOR 65+ UNIT - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
335 Melvin AveBachelorStudio,1BA$1,242
Bay 2001 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,315
Haldimand Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,320
Blinkbonnie1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Cambridge Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
150 Bay Street South1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,371
Corktown Crossing II1 Bedroom (Higher Floors)1BR,1BA$1,380
2194 King St E1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, ON

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hamilton area is the $2.05 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Durand Village in the in the Flamborough neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Hamilton apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 1170 Fennell starting at $1,971 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Hamilton Central East 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.
Durand VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.05
1170 Fennell3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.82
Melvin Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$2.00
West Village Suites - Student Living2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.58
Surrey Lane Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.05
79 Grand Ave SOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.02
North Park Tower2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.97
718 Lawrence2 Beds, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.02
Mainwell Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Haldimand Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03

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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 $1,399.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hamilton?

The cheapest apartment in Hamilton is Argyle which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Hamilton costs $2,508.

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 141 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 $1,083 which is $1,425 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hamilton.

Expert Rental Resources

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.