
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON from $500 (187 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


Rivervale Apartments

2448 Carling Ave

Island Park Towers

LIV Apartments

Britannia Park

William Mosgrove Tower

160 Chapel

Center Park

330 Metcalfe
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204 Ste-Monique St

82 Eccles St

235 Bay St

362 Friel St

The Chelsea

420 Gilmour St

333 Metcalfe

1554 Baseline Rd

The Edgedale

353-370 Mcarthur Av
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229 Argyle Ave

Chelsea

Hampton

Elgin Square Apartments

Commodore

Sadler's Court Apartments

Stratford

Gloucester Place

The Brant

340–376 Tillbury Avenue
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260-1/2 Dalhousie Avenue

Enfield Apartments

1425 Rosenthal

Mayview Towers

St Laurent Sqaure

The Cardinal

Recital – 36 Robinson

Eastwood Park Apartments

Croydon Apartments

180 Beausoleil Dr
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Augusta Apartments

240 Stewart

Parkwood Hills

The Glebe Apartments

20-28 Chapleau Av

Bronson Place North

Bronson Place South

385 Besserer St. – The Belgarde Apartments

Riverbank Apartments

Rideau Park Towers
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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 | $1,775 | $995 | $5,155 |
| Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,109 | $500 | $4,082 |
| Ottawa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,727 | $1,075 | $6,355 |
| Ottawa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,613 | $932 | $6,156 |
| Ottawa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,192 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Ottawa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,402 | $950 | $6,990 |
| Ottawa 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,447 | $895 | $6,000 |
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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 $1,356.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ottawa?
The cheapest apartment in Ottawa is 544 Albert S. W. which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Ottawa costs $2,307.
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 115 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 $473 which is $1,834 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ottawa.
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.