
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kitchener South Central Neighborhood of Kitchener, ON from $1,200 (77 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Kitchener South Central area of Kitchener.


271-271 Madison Ave S

21 Stirling Ave S

Capitol Hill Apartments

Mooregate Apartments

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Kingswood Estates

NUVO - 1442 Highland Road West

265 Lawrence Ave

269 Madison Ave S

108 Windale Cres
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20 Yager Ave

93 Westwood Dr

Vanier Heights

Heiman Meadow

294 Chandler Dr, Unit 103

296 Patricia Av

165 Windflower Dr

165 Windflower Dr

168 Windflower Dr

168 Windflower Dr
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1230 Queen's Blvd, Unit 0

1230 Queen's Blvd, Unit 0

266 Mill St

266 Mill St

147 Courtland Ave E

147 Courtland Ave E

294 Chandler Dr, Unit 802

10-14 Rosedale Ave

139 Church St

151 Siebert Ave
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628 Victoria St S, Unit 6

772 Stirling Av S

99 Westwood Dr

894 Strasburg Rd, Unit Basement

Summit Glen

164 Heiman St

164 Heiman St

164 Heiman St

164 Heiman St

Hugo Apartments
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1546 King St E

265 Lawrence Avenue Townhomes

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90 Country Hill Dr

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84 Country Hill Dr

12 Westmount Rd W

393 Weber St E

393 Weber St E

67 Hollyridge Crescent

102 Massey Ave

67 Hollyridge Crescent
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Kitchener South Central, Kitchener, ON Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kitchener South Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchener South Central Studio Apartments | $1,421 | $1,400 | $1,465 |
| Kitchener South Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $1,395 | $2,060 |
| Kitchener South Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,847 | $1,540 | $2,310 |
| Kitchener South Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,398 | $2,050 | $2,795 |
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There are currently 77 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kitchener South Central Neighborhood of Kitchener, ON.
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Cheapest Available Kitchener South Central Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kitchener South Central area of Kitchener, ON is a 1 Bed unit found at Mad Mill Apartments priced from $1,395. 772 Stirling Av S has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here are the most affordable Kitchener South Central apartments for rent in Kitchener, ON:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| NUVO - 1442 Highland Road West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| 265 Lawrence Avenue Townhomes | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| 12 Westmount Rd W | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Rockway Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,548 |
| Vanier Heights | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom (Large) | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
| Heiman Meadow | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,598 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kitchener South Central, ON
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kitchener South Central area is the $2.19 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhouse Premium Model at Elmridge Heights in the in the Kitchener South Central neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Kitchener South Central apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Premium Model at Courtland Place starting at $2,099 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Kitchener North East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kitchener South Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmridge Heights | 3 Bedroom Townhouse Premium | 3BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Courtland Place | 2 Bedroom Townhouse Premium | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Brookside Park | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Westheights Place | 2 Bedroom Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Vanier Heights | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom (Large) | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Rittenhouse Place | 2 Bed 2 Bath E | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
| Kingsdale Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Second Point Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 12 Westmount Rd W | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Capitol Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kitchener South Central Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kitchener South Central?
The cheapest apartment in Kitchener South Central is Mad Mill Apartments which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in Kitchener South Central costs $2,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kitchener South 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 7 regular apartments in Kitchener South 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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