1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON (1,109 Rentals)

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Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 30, 2025

There are currently 812 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Ottawa, ON neighborhoods that range in price from C$775 to C$13,500. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Ottawa with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Nepean Kanata345C$2,029C$775
Westboro253C$2,072C$1,199
East Central136C$1,900C$775
Downtown78C$2,000C$1,499

Largest Available Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ottawa, ON is found at William's Court A in the Nepean Kanata neighborhood and is 1,050 square feet priced from C$2,225. William's Court D & G has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,000 square feet and currently listed start at C$2,125. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Ottawa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
William's Court A1 Bedroom + Den1,050 Sq FtC$2,225
William's Court D & G1 Bedroom1,000 Sq FtC$2,125
William's Court B1 Bedroom + Den Large988 Sq FtC$2,325
411 North River Rd. – Les Terrasses Gabrielle1 Bedroom972 Sq FtC$1,949
Parkdale CollectiveSherbrooke - TH2958 Sq FtC$2,920
LuxoE920 Sq FtC$2,700
150 MarketplaceMarket 1H895 Sq FtC$2,340
Juliana Apartments1 Bedroom D870 Sq FtC$1,969
90 Champagne Ave. S. – The Lennox1 Bed + Den (B04)856 Sq FtC$2,350
The Dale1 Bedroom584 Sq FtC$1,595

Cheapest Available Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 30, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ottawa, ON is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from C$1,244 at Le Faubourg de L'ile in the Nepean Kanata neighborhood. The second most affordable Ottawa 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Windfields III starting at C$1,399 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ottawa is currently C$2,092. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Ottawa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Le Faubourg de L'ile1 BedroomC$1,244
Windfields III1 BedroomC$1,399
The Cardinal1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, AffordableC$1,409
Saratoga Place1 BedroomC$1,419
Parkwood Hills1 Beds, 1 BathsC$1,446
Sadler's Court Apartments1 BedroomC$1,499
The Woodbine1 BedroomC$1,499
Richmond Park Square1 BedroomC$1,499
Windfields1 BedroomC$1,499
Britannia ParkBritannia (338 Zephyr) - 1 Bed plan PC$1,549

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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 Le Faubourg de L'ile listed at C$1,244.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Ottawa is C$2,092.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ottawa is a 1,050 square feet unit starting from C$2,225 at William's Court A.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Ottawa is currently 371 sq ft.

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