
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kitchener, ON from $600 (174 Rentals)
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214 York Queen

136 Weber St E

Mad Mill Apartments

Cedarwoods Tower

271-271 Madison Ave S

21 Stirling Ave S

Capitol Hill Apartments

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Kingswood Estates

Mooregate Apartments
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Casa - 1055 Weber St E

NUVO - 1442 Highland Road West

5 Wellington St S

Millwood Brownstones

Highpoint Kitchener

265 Lawrence Ave

169 Lancaster St W

269 Madison Ave S

Park Place

108 Windale Cres
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Duke Street Manor

294 Chandler Dr, Unit 103

294 Chandler Dr, Unit 103

110 Fife Ave

118 Fife Ave

Northview Apartments

Park Manor

65 Roy St

43 Benton St

116 Tupper Cres
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165 Windflower Dr

165 Windflower Dr

168 Windflower Dr

168 Windflower Dr

1230 Queen's Blvd, Unit 0

1230 Queen's Blvd, Unit 0

147 Courtland Ave E

147 Courtland Ave E

169 Lancaster Street W, Apartments and Townhouses

10-14 Rosedale Ave
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Idlewood Apartments

294 Chandler Dr, Unit 802

294 Chandler Dr, Unit 802

Morgan Apartments

98 Glasgow St

139 Church St

3 Locust St

3 Locust St

48 Weber St W

151 Siebert Ave
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Kitchener, ON Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kitchener?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Kitchener Studio Apartments | $1,454 | $1,095 | $1,599 |
| Cheap Kitchener 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $750 | $5,180 |
| Cheap Kitchener 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,018 | $1,140 | $5,665 |
| Cheap Kitchener 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,381 | $795 | $6,105 |
| Cheap Kitchener 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,230 | $750 | $3,620 |
| Kitchener 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,374 | $600 | $8,188 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kitchener, ON
Pricing Updated: 07/15/2026Current apartment rentals in the Kitchener, ON area range in price from $799 to $8,188 with an overall median price of $3,199. The three Kitchener neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Kitchener North East at $1,095, Outlying Kitchener Waterloo at $799, and Kitchener South Central at $1,395. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kitchener Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchener North East | $2,222 | $1,095 | 33 |
| Outlying Kitchener Waterloo | $2,337 | $799 | 57 |
| Kitchener South Central | $2,350 | $1,395 | 56 |
| Kitchener Central | $2,399 | $1,200 | 63 |
| Kitchener North West | $2,399 | $1,425 | 5 |
| Kitchener South West | $2,500 | $1,405 | 49 |
| Kitchener South East | $8,188 | $1,095 | 85 |
Cheapest Available Kitchener Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Kitchener, ON is a 1 Bed unit found at Spring Village in the Waterloo North East neighborhood priced from $611. University Place - 50 University Ave E in the Waterloo North East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 6 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kitchener apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Village | 1 Bedroom Shared Accommodation | 1BR,1BA | $611 |
| University Place - 50 University Ave E | 6 Beds, 2 baths | 6BR,2BA | $795 |
| Preston House | 5 Bedroom, 5 Bath | 5BR,5BA | $1,150 |
| 1025 King St E | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 169 Lancaster Street W, Apartments and Townhouses | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,219 |
| Cedarwoods Tower | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Mad Mill Apartments | Unit 9 | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 772 Stirling Av S | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Capitol Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
| Mooregate Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,415 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kitchener, ON
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kitchener area is the $1.38 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Riverside Place in the in the Kitchener North East neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value Kitchener apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Chicopee Towns starting at $1,849 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Kitchener North East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kitchener apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Chicopee Towns | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Highpoint Kitchener | 3 Bed 1.5 Bath A | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.89 |
| Heritage Place | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| Beechwood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.79 |
| University Place - 50 University Ave E | 3 Beds, 1.5 baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.72 |
| Preston House | 5 Bedroom, 5 Bath | 5BR,5BA | $1.14 |
| Brookside Park | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Westheights Place | 2 Bedroom Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 214 York Queen | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kitchener Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Kitchener?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kitchener is under $1,415.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kitchener?
The cheapest apartment in Kitchener is Spring Village which is listed at $611, while the average apartment in Kitchener costs $3,199.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kitchener?
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 40 regular apartments in Kitchener 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 Kitchener?
Cheap apartments in Kitchener have an average cost of $329 which is $2,870 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kitchener.
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