Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hamilton Downtown C Neighborhood of Hamilton, ON from $800 (81 Rentals)

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property at 27 Bold St

$1,295 - $2,195

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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27 Bold St

HamiltonONL8P 1T3
property at 540 King St E

$1,350 - $1,695

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540 King St E

HamiltonONL8N 1E2

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Bay 200
$1,4351 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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45 Charlton Ave W
$1,100 - $1,900Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

45 Charlton Ave W

45 Charlton Ave WHamilton, ON L8P 2C2
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property at 44 Victoria Ave S

$1,245 - $1,850

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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44 Victoria Ave S

HamiltonONL8N 2S7
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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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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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79-81 Duke St
$1,393 - $1,719Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

79-81 Duke St

79-81 Duke StHamilton, ON L8P 3H9
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Ventura Towers
$1,395 - $1,895Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ventura Towers

181 John St NHamilton, ON L8L 7Z7
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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 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 C 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
255 King1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,359
150 & 160 Hughson St South1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,383
150 Hughson St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,399
Mainwell Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,410
Wellington PlaceJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,430
Bay 2001 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,435
Le Palais & Capital Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,460

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton Downtown C, ON

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hamilton Downtown C area is the $2.43 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at Mainwell Apartments in the in the Flamborough neighborhood starting from $2,205. The second greatest value Hamilton Downtown C 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 C apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mainwell Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.43
150 Bay Street South2 Beds, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.11
Durand VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.17
Main Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.48
150 Hughson St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25
150 & 160 Hughson St South1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.23
Market Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$2.54
Le Palais & Capital Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.47
Bold Street ApartmentsBachelorStudio ,1BA$2.36
Rebecca TowersBachelorStudio ,1BA$2.26

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 $1,460.

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

The cheapest apartment in Hamilton Downtown C is Rebecca Towers which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Hamilton Downtown C costs $3,295.

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 14 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 $793 which is $2,502 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hamilton Downtown C.

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