Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kitchener South West Neighborhood of Kitchener, ON from $1,000 (78 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Kitchener South West area of Kitchener.

property at 5 Wellington St S

$1,425 - $2,282

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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5 Wellington St S

KitchenerONN2G 0E3
property at 265 Lawrence Ave

$1,495 - $2,195

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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265 Lawrence Ave

KitchenerONN2M 5R1
property at 108 Windale Cres

$1,500

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108 Windale Cres

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Park Manor
$1,0951 Bedroom Apartments

Park Manor

521 Park StKitchener, ON N2G 1N8
  • Utilities Included

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Kings Tower
$1,459 - $2,299Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Tower

812 King St WKitchener, ON N2G 1E9
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12 Westmount Rd W
$1,4991 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12 Westmount Rd W

12 Westmount Rd WKitchener, ON N2M 1R5
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170 Chandler Dr
$1,500 - $1,600Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

170 Chandler Dr

170 Chandler DrKitchener, ON N2E 1G9
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81 Westwood Dr
$1,525 - $1,5501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

81 Westwood Dr

81 Westwood DrKitchener, ON N2M 2K5
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100 Walter Street
$1,525Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

100 Walter Street

100 Walter StKitchener, ON N2G 1S3
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Union Brownstones
$1,599Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Union Brownstones

80-82 Union BlvdKitchener, ON N2G 2K2
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Huntington Place
$1,599 - $1,8491 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Huntington Place

24 Brybeck CresKitchener, ON N2M 2C6
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capitol Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$1,405
Mooregate ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,415
NUVO - 1442 Highland Road WestStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Westwood Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,449
265 Lawrence Avenue Townhomes1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,495
12 Westmount Rd W1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,499
The Tuscan Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,675
Beacon TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,675
Kings Tower1 Bedroom Premium1BR,1BA$1,699
Erb Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Beechwood Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.79
Elmridge Heights3 Bedroom Townhouse Premium3BR,1BA$2.19
Beacon TowerTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.45
Westheights Place2 Bedroom Premium2BR,1BA$1.92
Kings Tower1 Bedroom Premium1BR,1BA$2.01
The Tuscan Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Erb Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.62
12 Westmount Rd W1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.31
Westwood Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.30
Capitol Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,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.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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