
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kanata, ON from $900 (64 Rentals)
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Eagle Pointe

Residences at Kanata Lakes

Eagle Pointe

27 Lucerne & 87 Vanier

Arbor Village Hollington

1196 Shillington

Château golf

324 Cambridge

The Dale
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1276 Dorchester

Castle Towers

341 Flora

61 McEwen

King Edward Avenue

Island Park Towers

218 Maclaren

Story of Rideau & Chapel

Aalto II

Rhythm
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The Slayte

90 Champagne Ave. S. – The Lennox

Parkway Park

LIV Apartments

1230-1240 Emperor

Pinewood Heights

Willowbrook Apartments

The Woods at 180 Kanata Avenue

The Palmer Residences

Vista Local
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6301 Campeau Dr

1100 Canadian Shield Ave

236 Richmond

William's Court D & G

Britannia Beach

KoL Townhomes

150 Marketplace

57 Bayswater

Riverflow Residences

Arbor Village - 1073 Hollington
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Stewart Apartments

Lincoln Park Tower

Britannia Park

225 MacLaren

Jasper - Accora Village

One80five

926 Fletcher Cir

926 Fletcher Cir

Element

William's Court A
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kanata?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Kanata Studio Apartments | $1,600 | $995 | $2,015 |
| Cheap Kanata 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,021 | $1,115 | $2,900 |
| Cheap Kanata 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,599 | $1,199 | $4,495 |
| Cheap Kanata 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,326 | $1,354 | $3,039 |
| Cheap Kanata 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $979 | $3,499 |
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Cheapest Available Kanata Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Kanata, ON is a 1 Bed unit found at 27 Lucerne & 87 Vanier in the Nepean Kanata neighborhood priced from $1,115. Château golf in the Nepean Kanata neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,321. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kanata apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Lucerne & 87 Vanier | 1 Bedroom Promotional Pricing for 8 Months | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| Château golf | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,321 |
| 324 Cambridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,328 |
| Kanata Lakes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,369 |
| The Dale | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Revalie | Bachelor B | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Arbor Village Hollington | Hollington - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| 57 Bayswater | 57 Bayswater Ave - Plan B | Studio,1BA | $1,509 |
| Castle Towers | 0 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s) | Studio,1BA | $1,509 |
| 341 Flora | 1 Bedroom Promotional Price For First 8 Months* | 1BR,1BA | $1,521 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kanata, ON
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kanata area is the $1.69 price per square foot Stanley End Model at Mapleton in the in the Nepean Kanata neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value Kanata apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at KoL Townhomes starting at $2,375 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Nepean Kanata neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kanata apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mapleton | Stanley End | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.69 |
| KoL Townhomes | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Château golf | Penthouse | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Townhomes - Accora Village | Townhome 2B | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.42 |
| Britannia Beach | Britannia Beach - Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Kanata Lakes | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Lincoln Park Tower | 2 Bedroom G | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| The Dale | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Parkway Park | Parkway Park - Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| King Edward Avenue | 475 King Edward Ave - Plan D | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kanata Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kanata?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kanata is at 324 Cambridge listed at $1,328.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kanata Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kanata Apartment is $1,115 at 27 Lucerne & 87 Vanier.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kanata Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kanata is starting from $1,329 at 27 Lucerne & 87 Vanier.
What is the most affordable Kanata Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Kanata Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at KoL Townhomes and starts from $2,375.
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