1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON (1,228 Rentals)

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Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 23, 2026

There are currently 1286 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Ottawa, ON neighborhoods that range in price from $550 to $5,155. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Ottawa with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Nepean Kanata501$2,060$550
Westboro288$2,020$550
East Central274$2,075$800
Downtown223$2,275$1,400

Largest Available Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ottawa, ON is found at Heritage Lofts I&II in the East Central neighborhood and is 1,200 square feet priced from $1,799. Petries Landing I has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,198 square feet and currently listed start at $1,151. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Ottawa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Heritage Lofts I&II1 Bed Den 1 Bath D - Loft I1,200 Sq Ft$1,799
Petries Landing I1 Bedroom1,198 Sq Ft$1,151
Williams Court C1 Bedroom + Den1,015 Sq Ft$2,355
Williams Court D & G1 Bedroom1,000 Sq Ft$2,085
150 MarketplaceMarket 1JBF998 Sq Ft$2,435
The SlayteThe Kent989 Sq Ft$2,709
Williams Court A1 Bedroom + Den950 Sq Ft$2,295
Clarendon Lanes1 Bedroom 1 Bath910 Sq Ft$1,899
BaselinePenthouse625 Sq Ft$2,895
LumaOne Bedroom548 Sq Ft$1,975

Cheapest Available Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 23, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ottawa, ON is the 1 Bedroom Promotional Pricing for 8 Months Model starting from $1,115 at 27 Lucerne in the Nepean Kanata neighborhood. The second most affordable Ottawa 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Petries Landing I starting at $1,151 in the East Central neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ottawa is currently $2,106. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Ottawa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
27 Lucerne1 Bedroom Promotional Pricing for 8 Months$1,115
Petries Landing I1 Bedroom$1,151
Le Faubourg de L'ile1 Bedroom$1,199
Château golf1 Bedroom$1,321
929 Richmond1 Bedroom$1,388
The Dale1 Bedroom$1,395
1276 Dorchester1 Bedroom Promotional Price For First 8 Months*$1,399
Cooper Ave1 Bed, 1 bath$1,400
Champlain Village Urbain1 Bedroom$1,403
Parkwood Hills1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,410

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Ottawa Overview

As the capital city of Canada, Ottawa, ON has a thriving job market and cultural scene. Thats what draws many people to seek rental homes and apartments in Ottawa when they first move here. Its a family-friendly city with annual festivals and a good school system. Ottawa also offers a lower cost of living than any of the nations comparable metropolitan areas. 

Why live in Ottawa, ON?

Ottawa has a provincial land transfer tax, but not a municipal one. This makes a major difference in the cost of living in Ottawa compared to many other Canadian metro areas. Apartments in Ottawa cost several hundred dollars per month less than comparable rentals in Toronto or Vancouver, for example. Ottawa has a little bit of something for everyone. The Downtown and Little Town areas provide a bounty of museums, theatres, parks, landmarks, eateries, and nightclubs. 

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Ottawa Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Ottawa with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Ottawa is at 27 Lucerne listed at $1,115.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Ottawa Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Ottawa is $2,106.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Ottawa Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ottawa is a 1,200 square feet unit starting from $1,799 at Heritage Lofts I&II.

What is the average size for Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Ottawa is currently 367 sq ft.

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