Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hamilton Downtown B Neighborhood of Hamilton, ON from $800 (43 Rentals)

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$1,395 - $1,995

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262 James St S

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Blinkbonnie
$1,450 - $1,8501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1

Blinkbonnie

136 Bay St SHamilton, ON L8P 3H5
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Bay 200
$1,485 - $2,0501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1

Bay 200

200 Bay St SHamilton, ON L8P 3H9
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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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Durand Village - ElDuque
$1,025 - $3,000Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Durand Village - ElDuque

90 Duke StHamilton, ON L8P 1X6
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Boldview Tower
$1,300 - $1,750Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boldview Tower

145 Queen St SHamilton, ON L8P 3S4
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Grandview Tower
$1,300 - $1,750Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Tower

165 Queen St SHamilton, ON L8P 4R3
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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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Fontainebleau Apartments
$1,399 - $2,050Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fontainebleau Apartments

121 Hunter St WHamilton, ON L8P 1R2
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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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223 Jackson St W
$1,4901 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

223 Jackson St W

223 Jackson St WHamilton, ON L8P 4R4
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Southwick Place
$1,500 - $1,750Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southwick Place

255 Bold StHamilton, ON L8P 1W1
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Cheapest Available Hamilton Downtown B Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hamilton Downtown B area of Hamilton, ON is a Studio unit found at Bold Street Apartments priced from $1,099. 45 Charlton Ave W has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Hamilton Downtown B apartments for rent in Hamilton, ON:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bold Street ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,099
45 Charlton Ave WBachelorStudio,1BA$1,100
255 KingBachelorStudio,1BA$1,120
79-81 Duke StBachelorStudio,1BA$1,371
150 & 160 Hughson St South1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,383
Le Palais & Capital Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, JR1BR,1BA$1,510
Market Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,545
150 Bay Street South2 Beds, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,585
Durand VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Regency on MainB21BR,1BA$1,680

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton Downtown B, ON

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hamilton Downtown B area is the $2.85 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Plus Den Model at The Greystone in the in the Flamborough neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Hamilton Downtown B apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Bath Model at 150 Bay Street South starting at $1,585 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Flamborough neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hamilton Downtown B apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Greystone2 Bedroom Plus Den2BR,1BA$2.85
150 Bay Street South2 Beds, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.11
Durand VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
150 & 160 Hughson St South1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.23
Marquee Residence1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.09
Market Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2.54
Regency on MainB21BR,1BA$2.82
Bold Street ApartmentsBachelorStudio ,1BA$2.36
255 KingBachelorStudio ,1BA$2.84
45 Charlton Ave WBachelorStudio ,1BA$3.14

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hamilton Downtown B Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hamilton Downtown B?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hamilton Downtown B is under $1,680.

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

The cheapest apartment in Hamilton Downtown B is Bold Street Apartments which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Hamilton Downtown B costs $3,295.

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

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 10 regular apartments in Hamilton Downtown B that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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