Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hamilton Downtown C Neighborhood of Hamilton, ON from $899 (103 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Hamilton Downtown C area of Hamilton.

property at 610 King St E
$1,349 - $1,749
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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610 King St E

HamiltonONL8N 1E2
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property at 540 King St E
$1,350 - $1,595
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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540 King St E

HamiltonONL8N 1E2

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property at 16 West Avenue S
$1,399 - $2,000
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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16 West Avenue S

HamiltonONL8N 2S1
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property at 85 East Avenue S
$1,400
1 Bedroom Rentals
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85 East Avenue S

HamiltonONL8N 2T5
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property at 83 East Avenue S
$1,400
1 Bedroom Rentals
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83 East Avenue S

HamiltonONL8N 2T5
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Blinkbonnie
$1,450 - $1,630Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Blinkbonnie

136 Bay St SHamilton, ON L8P 3H5
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property at 81 King St E
$1,195 - $1,495
Studio Rentals
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81 King St E

HamiltonONL8N 1A5
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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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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bold Street ApartmentsJunior BachelorStudio,1BA$950
45 Charlton Ave WBachelorStudio,1BA$1,099
255 KingBachelorStudio,1BA$1,239
150 Bay Street South1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,306
Rebecca TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Main Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,371
150 & 160 Hughson St South1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,383
The Federal LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Wellington Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,430
Blinkbonnie1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Durand VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.09
Bay 2002 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.21
Market Street Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$2.24
Rebecca TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
Haldimand Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.30
Main Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.13
Blinkbonnie1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
150 & 160 Hughson St South1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.23
150 Bay Street South1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.37
Bold Street ApartmentsJunior BachelorStudio ,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.

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