Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kitchener South West Neighborhood of Kitchener, ON from C$500 (16 Rentals)

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property at 265 Lawrence Ave

265 Lawrence Ave

KitchenerONN2M 5R1

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Park Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Manor

521 Park StKitchener, ON N2G 1N8
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1061 Queen's Blvd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1061 Queen's Blvd

1061 Queen's BlvdKitchener, ON N2M 1C1
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Belmont Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Village

80-82 Union BlvdKitchener, ON N2G 2K2
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property at 379 Erb St. W

379 Erb St. W

WaterlooONN2L 1W7

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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 6 Beds unit found at University Place - 50 University Ave E priced from C$670. NUVO has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from C$1,425. Here are the most affordable Kitchener South West apartments for rent in Kitchener, ON:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Place - 50 University Ave E6 Beds, 2 baths6BR,2BAC$670
NUVOStudioStudio,1BAC$1,425
Mooregate Apartments0 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s)Studio,1BAC$1,435
36 Talbot StBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,445
265 Lawrence Avenue Townhomes1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BAC$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kitchener South West, ON

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kitchener South West area is the C$2.52 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath (Primrose B) Model at Trio on Belmont in the in the Kitchener Central neighborhood starting from C$2,695. The second greatest value Kitchener South West apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at University Place - 50 University Ave E starting at C$670 with a C$0.69 price per square foot in the Kitchener North West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kitchener South West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Trio on Belmont2 Bed 2 Bath (Primrose B)2BR,2BAC$2.52
University Place - 50 University Ave E2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BAC$0.69
Kings Tower1 Bedroom Premium1BR,1BAC$2.01
The HUB GEOWAVE1 Bedroom plus Den1BR,1BAC$2.71
Margaret Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$2.53
256 Lester St1 Bedroom plus Den1BR,1BAC$3.10
131 University1 Bedroom plus Den1BR,1BAC$3.07
The Carrick1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BAC$2.51
Capitol Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BAC$2.36
265 Lawrence Avenue Townhomes1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BAC$3.10

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 265 Lawrence Avenue Townhomes which is listed at C$1,550, while the average apartment in Kitchener South West costs C$2,355.

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 4 regular apartments in Kitchener South West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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