
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kingston, ON from $768 (97 Rentals)
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334 University Ave

80 Pembroke St

Bowling Green III

401 Princess St

The Grove

The Lucerne

Mayfair

344 Palace Rd

Riverstone Place & Millstone Place
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Newcourt Fields I & II

Faculty47

Selkirk

Sante Apartments

47 Wellington St

26 Pembroke St

65 John St

333 Barrie St

Victoria
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Treeview Apartments

Portsmouth Place Centre

Glengarry

Green Park

West Village

West Park I Apartments

406 Barrie St

Hillendale

1344 Brackenwood Crescent

Bowling Green IV
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402 Alfred St

Creekside

Cumberland

Bowling Green I

E-LEVEN

Forsythe

West Park II

Stonecrest

75 Rideau St

79 Queen St
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The Frontenac

Portsmouth Place West

Riverstone

30 Ruskin St

Portsmouth Place East

265 Ontario

MacDonald

Pembridge Square

1640 Mary St

555 Division St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kingston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Kingston Studio Apartments | $1,759 | $1,099 | $2,600 |
| Cheap Kingston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,852 | $800 | $2,778 |
| Cheap Kingston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,259 | $1,475 | $4,387 |
| Cheap Kingston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,071 | $1,275 | $2,910 |
| Cheap Kingston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $1,225 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kingston, ON
Pricing Updated: 09/12/2026Current apartment rentals in the Kingston, ON area range in price from $768 to $6,993 with an overall median price of $2,025. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kingston Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Kingston | $2,025 | $768 | 100 |
Cheapest Available Kingston Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Kingston, ON is a 3 Beds unit found at 18 Elm Street in the Greater Kingston neighborhood priced from $750. Foundry Princess in the Greater Kingston neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kingston apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Elm Street | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $750 |
| Foundry Princess | 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath | 5BR,3BA | $1,025 |
| Bowling Green III | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Bayridge Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Unity Place | Barrie | 2BR,1BA | $1,449 |
| Faculty47 | The Heritage | 3BR,2BA | $1,515 |
| Castell Road Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| GEOpark | Cedar | 3BR,3BA | $1,545 |
| Victoria | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,579 |
| Village Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kingston, ON
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kingston area is the $1.14 price per square foot The Heritage Model at Faculty47 in the in the Greater Kingston neighborhood starting from $1,515. The second greatest value Kingston apartment is the The Urban Ink Model at Mural Kingston I starting at $1,435 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Greater Kingston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kingston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty47 | The Heritage | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Mural Kingston I | The Urban Ink | 4BR,4BA | $1.08 |
| Rockwell Place I | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| Rockwell Place II | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| E-LEVEN | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| GEOtowns | Albert Terrace | 3 Bedroom Suite | 3BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Bayridge Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Mural Kingston II | The Panorama | 3BR,3BA | $1.65 |
| Thomas Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| 18 Elm Street | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kingston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Kingston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kingston is under $1,585.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kingston?
The cheapest apartment in Kingston is Bayridge Court Apartments which is listed at $1,399, while the average apartment in Kingston costs $2,025.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kingston?
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 22 regular apartments in Kingston 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 Kingston?
Cheap apartments in Kingston have an average cost of $475 which is $1,550 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kingston.
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