Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hamilton Downtown A Neighborhood of Hamilton, ON from $800 (52 Rentals)

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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
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
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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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Durand Village - ElDuque
$1,025 - $3,000Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Durand Village - ElDuque

90 Duke StHamilton, ON L8P 1X6
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property at 44 Victoria Ave S

$1,195 - $1,850

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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44 Victoria Ave S

HamiltonONL8N 2S7

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Bay 100 Apartments
$1,350 - $1,950Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay 100 Apartments

100 Bay St SHamilton, ON L8P 3H3
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Kensington Apartments
$1,390 - $2,400Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Apartments

115 Main St EHamilton, ON L8N 1G5
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Arkledun Apartments
$1,399 - $2,895Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arkledun Apartments

130 St Joseph's DrHamilton, ON L8N 2E8
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150 Hughson St
$1,399 - $2,2491 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

150 Hughson St

150 Hughson St SHamilton, ON L8L 7Z9
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Fontainebleau Apartments
$1,399 - $2,050Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fontainebleau Apartments

121 Hunter St WHamilton, ON L8P 1R2
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Cheapest Available Hamilton Downtown A Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rebecca TowersBachelorStudio,1BA$1,050
Bold Street ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,099
45 Charlton Ave WBachelorStudio,1BA$1,100
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
Corktown Crossing I1 Bedroom (Higher Floors)1BR,1BA$1,420
Wellington PlaceJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,430
Forest Ave Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,475
Main Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,476

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton Downtown A, ON

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hamilton Downtown A area is the $2.35 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Claremount Court in the in the Hamilton Downtown A neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Hamilton Downtown A apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Claremount Court starting at $1,995 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the Hamilton Downtown A neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hamilton Downtown A apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Claremount Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.35
Claremount Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.35
Claremount Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.35
Corktown Crossing I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.35
Corktown Crossing II2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.30
150 Bay Street South2 Beds, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.11
Mainwell Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.33
Main Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.29
150 & 160 Hughson St South1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.23
Rebecca TowersBachelorStudio ,1BA$2.26

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hamilton Downtown A Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hamilton Downtown A?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hamilton Downtown A is under $1,476.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hamilton Downtown A?

The cheapest apartment in Hamilton Downtown A is Rebecca Towers which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Hamilton Downtown A costs $2,655.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hamilton Downtown A?

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 16 regular apartments in Hamilton Downtown A 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 Downtown A?

Cheap apartments in Hamilton Downtown A have an average cost of $785 which is $1,870 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hamilton Downtown A.

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