
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kitchener South West Neighborhood of Kitchener, ON from $1,000 (78 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Kitchener South West area of Kitchener.


Mooregate Apartments

NUVO - 1442 Highland Road West

5 Wellington St S

265 Lawrence Ave

Park Place

108 Windale Cres

93 Westwood Dr

43 Montrose Ave

294 Chandler Dr, Unit 103
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294 Chandler Dr, Unit 103

Park Manor

1230 Queen's Blvd, Unit 0

1230 Queen's Blvd, Unit 0

294 Chandler Dr, Unit 802

294 Chandler Dr, Unit 802

98 Glasgow St

628 Victoria St S, Unit 6

99 Westwood Dr

Westwood Garden Apartments
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Kings Tower

265 Lawrence Avenue Townhomes

12 Westmount Rd W

67 Hollyridge Crescent

67 Hollyridge Crescent

170 Chandler Dr

48 Walter St, Unit A

48 Walter St

48 Walter St, Unit A

48 Walter St
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81 Westwood Dr

Westwood Drive Apartments

100 Walter Street

294 Chandler Dr, Unit 1408

294 Chandler Dr, Unit 1408

741 King St W, Unit 609

741 King St W, Unit 609

Union Brownstones

Huntington Place

741 King St W, Unit 413
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741 King St W, Unit 413

58 Cyprus Dr

58 Cyprus Dr

404 Forest Hill Dr, Unit 2

404 Forest Hill Dr, Unit 2

9 Wellington St N, Unit 9

9 Wellington St N, Unit 9

11 Wellington St N, Unit 11

11 Wellington St N, Unit 11

1 Victoria St S, Unit 309
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Kitchener South West, Kitchener, ON Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kitchener South West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchener South West Studio Apartments | $1,447 | $1,415 | $1,500 |
| Kitchener South West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $1,405 | $2,701 |
| Kitchener South West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,028 | $1,650 | $2,595 |
| Kitchener South West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,608 | $2,350 | $2,975 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 78 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kitchener South West Neighborhood of Kitchener, ON.
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Cheapest Available Kitchener South West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kitchener South West area of Kitchener, ON is a 1 Bed unit found at Capitol Hill Apartments priced from $1,405. Mooregate Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,415. Here are the most affordable Kitchener South West apartments for rent in Kitchener, ON:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Westwood Garden Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,449 |
| 265 Lawrence Avenue Townhomes | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| 12 Westmount Rd W | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| The Tuscan Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Beacon Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Kings Tower | 1 Bedroom Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Erb Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,715 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kitchener South West, ON
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kitchener South West area is the $1.79 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Beechwood Apartments in the in the Kitchener South West neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Kitchener South West apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhouse Premium Model at Elmridge Heights starting at $2,399 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Kitchener South Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kitchener South West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.79 |
| Elmridge Heights | 3 Bedroom Townhouse Premium | 3BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Beacon Tower | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Westheights Place | 2 Bedroom Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Kings Tower | 1 Bedroom Premium | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| The Tuscan Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Erb Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| 12 Westmount Rd W | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Westwood Garden Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.30 |
| Capitol Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kitchener South West Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kitchener South West?
The cheapest apartment in Kitchener South West is Capitol Hill Apartments which is listed at $1,405, while the average apartment in Kitchener South West costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kitchener South West?
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 6 regular apartments in Kitchener South West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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