
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oshawa, ON from $600 (6 Rentals)
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1900 Simcoe St N

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oshawa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Oshawa Studio Apartments | $1,539 | $1,350 | $1,800 |
| Cheap Oshawa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $1,475 | $1,990 |
| Cheap Oshawa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,004 | $1,250 | $2,600 |
| Cheap Oshawa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $1,115 | $2,890 |
| Cheap Oshawa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $875 | $648 | $999 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Oshawa, ON
Pricing Updated: 07/25/2026Current apartment rentals in the Oshawa, ON area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Oshawa Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshawa South Central | $2,250 | $1,475 | 34 |
| Oshawa North | $2,275 | $648 | 39 |
Cheapest Available Oshawa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oshawa, ON is a 1 Bed unit found at 496/498 Simcoe St. N. in the Oshawa North neighborhood priced from $1,450. Rose Garden Apartments in the Oshawa South Central neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oshawa apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 496/498 Simcoe St. N. | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Rose Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| The Ambassador | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oshawa, ON
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oshawa area is the $2.07 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath A Model at Carriage Hill in the in the Oshawa North neighborhood starting from $2,275. The second greatest value Oshawa apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 385 Gibb St starting at $1,885 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Oshawa North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oshawa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carriage Hill | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 385 Gibb St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Regent Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 230 Nipigon St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Cedar-Wentworth Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Princess Anne Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| La Contessa | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| The Heartland | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| The Ambassador | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 496/498 Simcoe St. N. | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oshawa Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oshawa?
The cheapest apartment in Oshawa is 496/498 Simcoe St. N. which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Oshawa costs $2,262.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oshawa?
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 Oshawa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Oshawa?
Cheap apartments in Oshawa have an average cost of $529 which is $1,733 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oshawa.
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