
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oshawa South Central Neighborhood of Oshawa, ON from $1,349 (80 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Oshawa South Central area of Oshawa.


Rose Garden Apartments

356 Ritson Rd S

316 Baldwin St

2-390 Division Street Oshawa ON

Cedar-Wentworth Apartments

119 Rossland Rd E

113 Rossland Rd E

304 Fernwood Ave

304 Fernwood Ave
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427 Rossland Rd W

427 Rossland Rd W

222 Pearson St

222 Pearson St

464 Gibbons St

464 Gibbons St

106 Springdale Crescent

106 Springdale Crescent

70 King Street East

477 Montrave Ave, Unit 1
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477 Montrave Ave, Unit 1

81 McMillan Dr

81 McMillan Dr

1286 Apollo St

1286 Apollo St

273 Wilson Rd S

273 Wilson Rd S

1137 Norman Crescent

1137 Norman Crescent

The Ambassador
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496/498 Simcoe St. N.

Mordini Residential

Glenn Suites

962 Willowdale Ave

962 Willowdale Ave

1330 Kilmaurs Ave

1330 Kilmaurs Ave

84 Simcoe St N

1201 Cedar St, Unit 24

1201 Cedar St, Unit 6
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1201 Cedar St, Unit 24

1201 Cedar St, Unit 6

84 Simcoe St N

104 Centre St N

104 Centre St N

Rosslynn Arms Apartments

325 SAGUENAY

209-215 Stacey Ave

1145 Ridgecrest Ave

1145 Ridgecrest Ave
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Oshawa South Central, Oshawa, ON Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oshawa South Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshawa South Central Studio Apartments | $1,566 | $1,400 | $1,800 |
| Oshawa South Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,786 | $1,475 | $1,990 |
| Oshawa South Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $1,500 | $2,340 |
| Oshawa South Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,350 | $2,050 | $2,890 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 80 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oshawa South Central Neighborhood of Oshawa, ON.
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Cheapest Available Oshawa South Central Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oshawa South Central area of Oshawa, ON is a Studio unit found at The Viscount & Cavalier Apartments priced from $1,400. The Ambassador has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Oshawa South Central apartments for rent in Oshawa, ON:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Viscount & Cavalier Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Ambassador | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Rose Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| Rosslynn Arms Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,645 |
| The Diplomat | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 255 Simcoe St N | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,749 |
| 175 Bloor St W | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 85 Bloor St W | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Regent Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| Cedar-Wentworth Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oshawa South Central, ON
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oshawa South Central 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 South Central apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 385 Gibb St starting at $1,950 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Oshawa North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oshawa South Central 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 | $1.99 |
| Regent Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 230 Nipigon St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Cedar-Wentworth Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 255 Simcoe St N | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Rosslynn Arms Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| 1226 King St E | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| The Ambassador | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Rose Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oshawa South Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oshawa South Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oshawa South Central is under $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oshawa South Central?
The cheapest apartment in Oshawa South Central is The Ambassador which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Oshawa South Central costs $1,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oshawa South Central?
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 2 regular apartments in Oshawa South Central 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 South Central?
Cheap apartments in Oshawa South Central have an average cost of $256 which is $1,644 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oshawa South Central.
Expert Rental Resources
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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