Cheap Homes for Rent in Kitchener South West Neighborhood of Kitchener, ON from $500 (41 Rentals)

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

property at 407 Keats Way

$500

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$500

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$500

5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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407 Keats Way

WaterlooONN2L 5S7

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property at 67 Karen Walk

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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67 Karen Walk

WaterlooONN2L 5X1

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property at 97 Wood St

$1,600

1 Bedroom Rentals

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97 Wood St

KitchenerONN2G 2H9

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property at 690 King St W

$1,700 - $1,900

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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690 King St W

KitchenerONN2G 0B9

Cheapest Available Kitchener South West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kitchener South West area of Kitchener, ON is a Studio unit found at Mooregate Apartments priced from $1,415. NUVO - 1442 Highland Road West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable Kitchener South West apartments for rent in Kitchener, ON:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mooregate ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,415
NUVO - 1442 Highland Road WestStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Capitol Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$1,480
100 Walter Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
170 Chandler Dr1 Bedroom Model1BR,1BA$1,500
Westwood Drive Apartments1 Bedroom Model1BR,1BA$1,525
81 Westwood Dr1 Bedroom Model1BR,1BA$1,525
12 Westmount Rd W1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,549
265 Lawrence Avenue Townhomes1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,550
The Tuscan Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kitchener South West, ON

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kitchener South West area is the $1.92 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Premium Model at Westheights Place in the in the Kitchener South Central neighborhood starting from $1,889. The second greatest value Kitchener South West apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Beacon Tower starting at $1,695 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Kitchener South 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.
Westheights Place2 Bedroom Premium2BR,1BA$1.92
Beacon TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Westwood Drive Apartments2 Bedroom Model2BR,1BA$2.25
Trio on BelmontTrio B & C: Lilac A - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
81 Westwood Dr1 Bedroom Model1BR,1BA$2.19
The Tuscan Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
12 Westmount Rd W1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.38
Cherry Hill Suites1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.73
Westwood Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.30
Capitol Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$2.37

Frequently Asked Questions about Kitchener South West

What type of rentals are currently available in Kitchener South West?

There are currently 174 Apartments for Rent in Kitchener South West, ON with pricing that ranges from $575 to $3,318. There are also 245 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kitchener South West ranging from $500 to $4,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kitchener South West?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kitchener South West ranges from $500 to $4,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,216.

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