Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, ON from $600 (84 Rentals)

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Bay 200
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$1,449 - $2,3001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bay 200

200 Bay St SHamilton, ON L8P 3H9
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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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Robinson Place Apartments
$1,250Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Robinson Place Apartments

33 Robinson StHamilton, ON L8P 1Y8
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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
$1,275 - $1,675Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Concordia

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

Redhill Tower

355 Melvin AveHamilton, ON L8H 2K9
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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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Grandview Tower
$1,300 - $1,595Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Tower

165 Queen St SHamilton, ON L8P 4R3
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Paisley Gardens
$1,349 - $1,5191 Bedroom Apartments

Paisley Gardens

972 King St WHamilton, ON L8S 1L1

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Hamilton, ON Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hamilton, ON

Pricing Updated: 12/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Hamilton, ON area range in price from $595 to $9,500 with an overall median price of $4,436. The three Hamilton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East End B at $1,440, Hamilton Downtown B at $1,195, and West End B at $595. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hamilton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East End B$2,435$1,44025
Hamilton Downtown B$2,500$1,19549
West End B$2,500$5957
Hamilton Downtown A$2,995$999109
Hamilton Downtown C$2,995$975139
Hamilton Central A$3,150$975148
Mountain C$3,300$1,30041
Mountain D$3,300$1,149109
East End A$3,400$1,35037
Hamilton Central East A$3,400$1,149111

Cheapest Available Hamilton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hamilton, ON is a 1 Bed unit found at Cornerstone Lofts in the Galt East neighborhood priced from $699. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cornerstone LoftsStudio1BR,1BA$699
Rebecca TowersBachelorStudio,1BA$1,050
Bold Street ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,125
28 Garfield Av N1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,295
335 Melvin Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,359
Corktown Crossing II1 Bedroom (Higher Floors)1BR,1BA$1,380
2194 King St E1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Mainwell Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,410
150 Bay Street South1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,413
Haldimand Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, ON

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hamilton area is the $1.42 price per square foot Three Bedroom Town Model at Roundtree Manor in the in the Burlington East neighborhood starting from $2,600. 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.
Roundtree ManorThree Bedroom Town3BR,1.5BA$1.42
1170 Fennell3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.82
Melvin Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$2.10
Olympia Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.03
North Park Tower2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.02
55 Woolley St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.07
718 Lawrence2 Beds, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.02
Cambridge Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13
150 Hughson St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07
Mainwell Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.05

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hamilton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hamilton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hamilton is at Rebecca Towers listed at $1,050.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hamilton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hamilton Apartment is $699 at Cornerstone Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hamilton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hamilton is starting from $1,500 at Rebecca Towers.

What is the most affordable Hamilton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hamilton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rebecca Towers and starts from $1,700.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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.

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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.