Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, ON from $600 (116 Rentals)

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property at 30 Arthur Ave S

$900 - $1,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

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30 Arthur Ave S

HamiltonONL8M 2H4

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Kings Forest Manor
$1,245 - $2,150
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$1,245 - $2,150
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$1,245 - $2,150
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Kings Forest Manor

288 Mount Albion RdHamilton, ON L8K 5TI
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property at 570 King St W

$1,250 - $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
property at 96 East Avenue S

$1,395 - $1,650

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1 Bed - 96 East Ave S

96 East Avenue S
HamiltonONL8N 2T4
property at 262 James St S

$1,395 - $1,995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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262 James St S

HamiltonONL8P 3B5

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property at 300 Balmoral Av N

$1,425

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$1,425
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$1,425

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 30

300 Balmoral Av N

HamiltonONL8L 7S4

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Bay 200
$1,4851 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1

Bay 200

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

$1,495 - $1,645

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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128 Carrick Ave

HamiltonONL8M 2W6

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Hamilton, ON Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hamilton, ON

Pricing Updated: 04/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Hamilton, ON area range in price from $600 to $10,000 with an overall median price of $4,138. The three Hamilton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hamilton Downtown B at $1,099, Hamilton Downtown A at $1,000, and West End B at $1,800. 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 Downtown B$2,350$1,099155
Hamilton Downtown A$2,400$1,000312
West End B$2,400$1,80012
Hamilton Central East A$2,500$1,000204
Hamilton Central A$2,525$1,099292
Hamilton Downtown C$2,600$1,000337
East End A$2,700$1,15048
Hamilton Central C$3,495$1,000100
Hamilton Central East B$3,495$1,000256
East End B$3,600$1,29552

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
45 Charlton Ave WBachelorStudio,1BA$1,100
255 KingBachelorStudio,1BA$1,120
Redhill TowerBachelorStudio,1BA$1,295
335 Melvin Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,359
79-81 Duke StBachelorStudio,1BA$1,371
Corktown Crossing II1 Bedroom (Higher Floors)1BR,1BA$1,380
150 & 160 Hughson St South1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,383
Melvin Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, ON

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hamilton area is the $1.74 price per square foot Three Bedroom with Garage Model at Roundtree Manor in the in the Burlington East neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Hamilton apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Stone West starting at $2,600 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Glanbrook 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 with Garage3BR,1.5BA$1.74
Stone West3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.99
240-280 MontmorencyThree Bed Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$2.08
Saginaw Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.18
Kings Forest ManorTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.86
Melvin Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.79
38 King Street W1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.77
Rosedale Residences2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.17
150 Bay Street South2 Beds, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.11
718 Lawrence1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.03

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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 $1,250 at Rebecca Towers.

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.

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