Cheap Homes for Rent in Kitchener, ON from $600 (36 Rentals)

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property at 271 Lester St

$750

5 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 4

271 Lester St

WaterlooONN2L 3W6

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property at 296 Patricia Av

$1,100 - $2,325

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1 To 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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296 Patricia Av

KitchenerONN2M 1K1

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property at 267 Mackie Pl

$1,234

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 31

267 Mackie Pl

KitchenerONN2K 1N1
property at 139 Church St

$1,345

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

139 Church St

KitchenerONN2G 2S5

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property at 99 Westwood Dr

$1,400 - $1,625

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

99 Westwood Dr

KitchenerONN2M 2K7

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kitchener, ON

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Kitchener, ON area range in price from $575 to $7,970 with an overall median price of $2,991. The three Kitchener neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Kitchener Central at $1,200, Kitchener North West at $1,495, and Kitchener South Central at $1,000. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kitchener Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Kitchener Central$1,989$1,20054
Kitchener North West$2,056$1,4955
Kitchener South Central$2,124$1,00063
Kitchener North East$2,214$1,39526
Kitchener South West$2,250$57555
Outlying Kitchener Waterloo$2,337$79954
Kitchener South East$7,970$1,00085

Cheapest Available Kitchener Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kitchener, ON is a 4 Beds unit found at 143 Columbia in the Waterloo North East neighborhood priced from $583. Spring Village in the Waterloo North East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $611. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kitchener apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
143 ColumbiaLpSt24BR,2BA$583
Spring Village1 Bedroom Shared Accommodation1BR,1BA$611
University Place - 50 University Ave E6 Beds, 2 baths6BR,2BA$795
Walnut Village Inc.1 Bedroom Shared Accommodation1BR,1BA$850
1025 King St E1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
169 Lancaster Street W, Apartments and Townhouses2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,219
250 Frederick StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
Cedarwoods Tower1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,320
Mad Mill ApartmentsUnit 91BR,1BA$1,395
772 Stirling Av S1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kitchener, ON

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kitchener area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Riverside Place in the in the Kitchener North East neighborhood starting from $1,424. The second greatest value Kitchener apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Chicopee Towns starting at $1,874 with a $1.60 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverside Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Chicopee Towns2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
Heritage PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.87
Beechwood Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.79
University Place - 50 University Ave E3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$0.72
Courtland Place3 Bedroom Townhouse Premium3BR,1BA$2.01
85 Green Valley Drive1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Highpoint Kitchener2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.86
Beacon TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
214 York Queen1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kitchener

What type of rentals are currently available in Kitchener?

There are currently 923 Apartments for Rent in Kitchener, ON with pricing that ranges from $575 to $7,970. There are also 1316 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kitchener ranging from $600 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kitchener?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kitchener ranges from $600 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,489.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kitchener?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kitchener range from $795 to $6,105, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $3,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

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