Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, ON from $600 (46 Rentals)

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27 W 3rd St

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168 Arkell St

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property at 1098 Main St W

1098 Main St W

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property at 129 Emerald St S

129 Emerald St S

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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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Winston Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winston Place

123 St Joseph's DrHamilton, ON L8N 2G1
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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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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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Concordia
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Concordia

575 Queenston RdHamilton, ON L8K 1J7
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50 John St W
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

50 John St W

50 John St WHamilton, ON L0R 2H0
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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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Fontainebleau Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fontainebleau Apartments

121 Hunter St WHamilton, ON L8P 1R2
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468 Ottawa St N
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

468 Ottawa St N

468 Ottawa St NHamilton, ON L8H 2V2
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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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Cornerstone Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Lofts

38 Ainslie St NCambridge, ON N1R 3J5
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Newport Towers II
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newport Towers II

50 Memorial DrBrantford, ON N3R 6A9
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Hamilton, ON Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hamilton, ON

Pricing Updated: 10/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Hamilton, ON area range in price from $650 to $5,800 with an overall median price of $2,702. The three Hamilton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hamilton Central C at $1,275, East End B at $1,359, and Mountain D at $650. 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 C$1,795$1,2752
East End B$2,000$1,35930
Mountain D$2,350$65017
Hamilton Central East B$2,400$1,35012
Mountain C$2,400$6503
Hamilton Central East A$2,450$1,15620
Stoney Creek$2,499$1,35948
East End A$2,500$1,37513
Mountain A$2,572$1,6506
Flamborough$2,599$650198

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 $600. MainCline Residences in the Dundas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. 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,2BA$600
MainCline Residences0 Beds, 2.5 BathsStudio,2BA$995
255 KingBachelorStudio,1BA$1,120
1170 FennellBachelorStudio,1BA$1,156
Bold Street ApartmentsLarge BachelorStudio,1BA$1,250
50 John St WBachelorStudio,1BA$1,295
62 Holton Avenue South1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,349
335 Melvin Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,359
160 Hughson St South1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,383
2194 King St E1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,420

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, ON

As of October 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hamilton area is the $1.52 price per square foot Three Bedroom Town Model at Roundtree Manor in the in the Burlington East neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Hamilton apartment is the Three Bed Townhouse Model at 240-280 Montmorency starting at $2,500 with a $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,1.5BA$1.52
240-280 MontmorencyThree Bed Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$1.92
Maple Avenue Properties II2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.07
West Village Suites - Student Living2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.69
Olympia Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.05
Arkledun ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
Melvin Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
150 Hughson St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07
62 Holton Avenue South1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.98

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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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 $1,420.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hamilton?

The cheapest apartment in Hamilton is 27 W 3rd St which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Hamilton costs $2,702.

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 74 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 $1,954 which is $748 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hamilton.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.