
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hamilton Downtown C Neighborhood of Hamilton, ON from $899 (103 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Hamilton Downtown C area of Hamilton.


45 Charlton Ave W

208 Wilson St

Wellington Place

255 King

150 Bay Street South

Queen Elizabeth Tower

610 King St E

Rebecca Towers

540 King St E
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150 & 160 Hughson St South

524 King St E

16 West Avenue S

85 East Avenue S

83 East Avenue S

Blinkbonnie

Market Street Apartments

94-96 East Ave South 13 Hamilton Ontario L8N2T4

Haldimand Apartments
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46 Wentworth St S

81 King St E

The Renaissance Towers

75 James St S, Unit 912

75 James St S, Unit 912

James & Forest Apartments

161 Wellington St N, Unit 203

Durand Village - ElDuque

212 Wellington St N

212 Wellington St N
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66 Wellington St S, Unit 101

156 James St S

156 James St S

8 Tisdale St S, Unit 10

8 Tisdale St S, Unit 10

8 Tisdale St S, Unit 5

8 Tisdale St S, Unit 5

433 Barton St E

70 Victoria Ave S, Unit 9

70 Victoria Ave S, Unit 2
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70 Victoria Ave S, Unit 9

70 Victoria Ave S, Unit 2

72 Victoria Ave S, Unit 103

70 Victoria Ave S, Unit 2

70 Victoria Ave S, Unit 9

70 Victoria Ave S, Unit 2

70 Victoria Ave S, Unit 9

72 Victoria Ave S, Unit 103

433 Barton St E

233-233 James St N
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Hamilton Downtown C, Hamilton, ON Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hamilton Downtown C?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Downtown C Studio Apartments | $1,342 | $950 | $1,628 |
| Hamilton Downtown C 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $1,150 | $2,400 |
| Hamilton Downtown C 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,143 | $1,395 | $2,900 |
| Hamilton Downtown C 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,587 | $1,700 | $3,460 |
| Hamilton Downtown C 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,459 | $2,459 | $2,459 |
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There are currently 103 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hamilton Downtown C Neighborhood of Hamilton, ON.
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Cheapest Available Hamilton Downtown C Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hamilton Downtown C area of Hamilton, ON is a Studio unit found at Bold Street Apartments priced from $950. 45 Charlton Ave W has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Hamilton Downtown C apartments for rent in Hamilton, ON:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bold Street Apartments | Junior Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| 45 Charlton Ave W | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| 255 King | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,239 |
| 150 Bay Street South | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,306 |
| Rebecca Towers | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Main Street Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,371 |
| 150 & 160 Hughson St South | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,383 |
| The Federal Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Wellington Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,430 |
| Blinkbonnie | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton Downtown C, ON
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hamilton Downtown C area is the $2.09 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Durand Village in the in the Flamborough neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Hamilton Downtown C apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Bay 200 starting at $1,990 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Flamborough neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hamilton Downtown C apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Bay 200 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| Market Street Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Rebecca Towers | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Haldimand Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Main Street Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Blinkbonnie | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 150 & 160 Hughson St South | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| 150 Bay Street South | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Bold Street Apartments | Junior Bachelor | Studio ,1BA | $2.38 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hamilton Downtown C Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hamilton Downtown C?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hamilton Downtown C is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hamilton Downtown C?
The cheapest apartment in Hamilton Downtown C is Bold Street Apartments which is listed at $1,225, while the average apartment in Hamilton Downtown C costs $1,843.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hamilton Downtown C?
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 19 regular apartments in Hamilton Downtown C 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 C?
Cheap apartments in Hamilton Downtown C have an average cost of $805 which is $1,038 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hamilton Downtown C.
Expert Rental Resources
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