
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON from $550 (63 Rentals)


929 Richmond

Phoenix Apartments

Arbor Village Hollington

Cooper Ave

467 Slater St.

50 Selkirk

The Edgedale

1677 Baseline Rd

Parkway Towers
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Alta Vista Towers

Westview

345 Cunningham Ave

The Chelsea

420 Gilmour St

333 Metcalfe

Petries Landing I

The Edgedale

1554 Baseline Rd

353-370 Mcarthur Av
Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
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229 Argyle Ave

Chelsea

Hampton

Baycrest Apartments

Commodore

Stratford

Gloucester Place

The Brant

340–376 Tillbury Avenue

Enfield Apartments
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1425 Rosenthal

Mayview Towers

St Laurent Sqaure

The Cardinal

Recital 36 Robinson

Croydon Apartments

Parkwood Hills

The Delaware

180 Beausoleil Dr

Augusta Apartments
Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

Bronson Place South

Richlin Apartments

The Oaks Apartments

20-28 Chapleau Av

60 Daly Avenue – Canadiana Apartments

335 MacLaren St. – The New Yorker

385 Besserer St. – The Belgarde Apartments

Sadler's Court Apartments

Gilboa Place

The Lamplighter
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ottawa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Studio Apartments | $1,624 | $800 | $2,918 |
| Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,135 | $550 | $5,155 |
| Ottawa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $1,075 | $6,355 |
| Ottawa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $740 | $8,044 |
| Ottawa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,512 | $525 | $6,901 |
| Ottawa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,842 | $1,125 | $9,286 |
| Ottawa 6 Bedroom Apartments | $695 | $695 | $695 |
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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ottawa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ottawa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ottawa is under $1,329.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ottawa?
The cheapest apartment in Ottawa is 27 Lucerne & 87 Vanier which is listed at $1,115, while the average apartment in Ottawa costs $4,311.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ottawa?
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 276 regular apartments in Ottawa 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 Ottawa?
Cheap apartments in Ottawa have an average cost of $459 which is $3,852 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ottawa.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.