
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kitchener Central Neighborhood of Kitchener, ON from $800 (97 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Kitchener Central area of Kitchener.


136 Weber St E

Mad Mill Apartments

271-271 Madison Ave S

21 Stirling Ave S

Capitol Hill Apartments

5 Wellington St S

265 Lawrence Ave

269 Madison Ave S

Queen Margaret II
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387 King St East

387 King St E

Duke Street Manor

110 Fife Ave

118 Fife Ave

Park Manor

65 Roy St

43 Benton St

1230 Queen's Blvd, Unit 0

1230 Queen's Blvd, Unit 0
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147 Courtland Ave E

147 Courtland Ave E

10-14 Rosedale Ave

98 Glasgow St

139 Church St

48 Weber St W

3 Locust St

3 Locust St

Royal & Wales Apartments

39 Krug St
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39 Krug St

775 Frederick St, Unit 1

775 Frederick St, Unit 1

181 King St E, Unit 8

The Estates

Kings Tower

30 Duke St W, Unit 2302

30 Duke St W, Unit 2302

1546 King St E

1546 King St E
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265 Lawrence Avenue Townhomes

12 Westmount Rd W

127 Ann St, Unit 3

127 Ann St, Unit 3

393 Weber St E

393 Weber St E

432 Queen St S, Unit D

432 Queen St S, Unit D

15 Martin St

48 Walter St
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Kitchener Central, Kitchener, ON Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kitchener Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchener Central Studio Apartments | $1,348 | $1,200 | $1,425 |
| Kitchener Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $1,395 | $2,701 |
| Kitchener Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $1,500 | $2,640 |
| Kitchener Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,399 | $2,399 | $2,399 |
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There are currently 97 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kitchener Central Neighborhood of Kitchener, ON.
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Cheapest Available Kitchener Central Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kitchener Central area of Kitchener, ON is a 1 Bed unit found at Mad Mill Apartments priced from $1,395. Capitol Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,405. Here are the most affordable Kitchener Central apartments for rent in Kitchener, ON:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Mill Apartments | Unit 9 | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Capitol Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
| The Estates | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 214 York Queen | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| 265 Lawrence Avenue Townhomes | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| 12 Westmount Rd W | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| 387 King St East | 1E | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Onward Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,598 |
| Queen | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Kings Tower | 1 Bedroom Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kitchener Central, ON
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kitchener Central area is the $2.21 price per square foot 1 Bed + Den, 1 Bath Model Model at Vertikal in the in the Kitchener Central neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Kitchener Central apartment is the 1 Bedroom Premium Model at Kings Tower starting at $1,699 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Kitchener Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kitchener Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertikal | 1 Bed + Den, 1 Bath Model | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Kings Tower | 1 Bedroom Premium | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| 214 York Queen | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Kingsdale Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Regency | 1 Bedroom + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Trio on Belmont | Trio B & C: Bluebell B - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 12 Westmount Rd W | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Cherry Hill Suites | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Capitol Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 387 King St East | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kitchener Central Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kitchener Central?
The cheapest apartment in Kitchener Central is Mad Mill Apartments which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in Kitchener Central costs $2,399.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kitchener Central?
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 3 regular apartments in Kitchener Central that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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