
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oshawa South Central Neighborhood of Oshawa, ON from $1,300 (109 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Oshawa South Central area of Oshawa.


751 Hillcroft St

624 Gibb St

356 Ritson Rd S

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The Viscount & Cavalier Apartments

2-390 Division Street Oshawa ON

119 Rossland Rd E

433 Crerar Av

Regent Apartments

Cedar-Wentworth Apartments
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427 Rossland Rd W

427 Rossland Rd W

26 Whiting Ave

26 Whiting Ave

210 Mary St N, Unit Bsmt

210 Mary St N, Unit Bsmt

169 Mary St N, Unit 1

169 Mary St N, Unit 1

70 King Street East

169 Mary St N, Unit 3
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81 McMillan Dr

81 McMillan Dr

169 Mary St N, Unit 3

292 Farewell St

292 Farewell St

The Diplomat

496/498 Simcoe St. N.

Mordini Residential

477 Montrave Ave, Unit 1

477 Montrave Ave, Unit 1
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606 Chaucer Av

1460 O'Hara Ct

1137 Norman Crescent

1137 Norman Crescent

111 Elgin St W

111 Elgin St W

1137 Norman Crescent

Rosslynn Arms Apartments

1460 O'Hara Ct

744 Olive Ave
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744 Olive Ave

The Ambassador

325 SAGUENAY

1191 Simcoe St S

1191 Simcoe St S

86 Brock St E, Unit #3

86 Brock St E, Unit #3

962 Willowdale Ave

962 Willowdale Ave

209-215 Stacey 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 | $1,666 | $1,549 | $1,800 |
| Oshawa South Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $1,475 | $1,990 |
| Oshawa South Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,991 | $1,675 | $2,340 |
| Oshawa South Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,382 | $2,000 | $2,890 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 109 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 1 Bed unit found at 496/498 Simcoe St. N. priced from $1,450. Rose Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Oshawa South Central apartments for rent in Oshawa, ON:
| 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 | $1,525 |
| The Viscount & Cavalier Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Cedar-Wentworth Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 175 Bloor St W | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Regent Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1,849 |
| 385 Gibb St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,885 |
| The Diplomat | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 80 Bond Street East | 1 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s) | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oshawa South Central, ON
As of July 22, 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 $1,885 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Oshawa North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oshawa 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 | $1.93 |
| Regent Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 230 Nipigon St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Cedar-Wentworth Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 80 Bond Street East | 2 Bedroom(s) and 2 Bathroom(s) | 2BR,2BA | $3.07 |
| The Ambassador | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 496/498 Simcoe St. N. | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| 175 Bloor St W | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.60 |
| Rose Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oshawa South Central Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oshawa South Central?
The cheapest apartment in Oshawa South Central is 496/498 Simcoe St. N. which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Oshawa South Central costs $2,300.
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 4 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 $288 which is $2,012 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oshawa South Central.
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