1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON Under $1,500 (72 Rentals)

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Windfields III
$1,4991 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Windfields III

1170 Fisher AveOttawa, ON K1Z 5R7
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420 Gilmour St
$1,0491 Bedroom Apartments

420 Gilmour St

420 Gilmour StOttawa, ON K2P 0R9
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229 Argyle Ave
$1,250 - $1,2951 Bedroom Apartments

229 Argyle Ave

229 Argyle AveOttawa, ON K2P 2J1
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Gloucester Place
$1,3501 Bedroom Apartments

Gloucester Place

210 Gloucester StOttawa, ON K2P 2K4

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Greenbank Towers
$1,3991 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbank Towers

2600 Draper AveOttawa, ON K2H 9A9
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1425 Rosenthal
$1,4001 Bedroom Apartments

1425 Rosenthal

1425 Rosenthal AveOttawa, ON K1Z 8N8
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Mayview Towers
$1,4001 Bedroom Apartments

Mayview Towers

1440 Mayview AveOttawa, ON K1Z 8H8
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Croydon Apartments
$1,4431 Bedroom Apartments

Croydon Apartments

201 Mcleod StOttawa, ON K2P 0Z9
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Acadia Apartments
$1,4491 Bedroom Apartments

Acadia Apartments

374 Lafontaine AveOttawa, ON K1L 6X8
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Enfield Apartments
$1,399 - $1,4491 Bedroom Apartments

Enfield Apartments

371 Gilmour StOttawa, ON K2P 0R2
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180 Beausoleil Dr
$1,4491 Bedroom Apartments

180 Beausoleil Dr

180 Beausoleil DrOttawa, ON K1N 8X8
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Dow's Lake Towers
$1,4491 Bedroom Apartments

Dow's Lake Towers

360 S Bell StOttawa, ON K1S 5E8
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Ridgeview Apartments
$1,449 - $1,4991 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgeview Apartments

311 Bell St SOttawa, ON K1S 4K1
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The Lamplighter
$1,4991 Bedroom Apartments

The Lamplighter

40 The DrivewayOttawa, ON K2P 2C9
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199 Holland Ave.
$1,5001 Bedroom Apartments

199 Holland Ave.

199 Holland AveOttawa, ON K1Y 0Y3
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Bronson Place South
$1,450 - $1,5501 Bedroom Apartments

Bronson Place South

440 Gloucester StOttawa, ON K1R 5E9
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425 Elgin Street
$1,149 - $1,5991 Bedroom Apartments

425 Elgin Street

425 Elgin StOttawa, ON K2P 1N5
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Rideau Park Towers
$1,499 - $1,5991 Bedroom Apartments

Rideau Park Towers

1801 Riverside DrOttawa, ON K1G 0E7
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The Maples Apartments
$1,449 - $1,5991 Bedroom Apartments

The Maples Apartments

1720 Baseline RdOttawa, ON K2C 0B9
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260-1/2 Dalhousie Avenue
$1,399 - $1,6991 Bedroom Apartments

260-1/2 Dalhousie Avenue

260 1/2 Dalhousie StOttawa, ON K1N 7E4
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161 Presland Rd.
$1,500 - $1,6991 Bedroom Apartments

161 Presland Rd.

161 Presland RdOttawa, ON K1K 4E2
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Gilboa Place
$1,499 - $1,7491 Bedroom Apartments

Gilboa Place

3301-3325 Uplands DrOttawa, ON K1V 9X6
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Recital – 36 Robinson
$1,425 - $2,0501 Bedroom Apartments

Recital – 36 Robinson

36 Robinson AvOttawa, ON K1N 8N9
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The Cardinal
$1,409 - $2,0591 Bedroom Apartments

The Cardinal

2861 Baycrest DrOttawa, ON K1V 8X8
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Petries Landing I
$1,151 - $4,0301 Bedroom Apartments

Petries Landing I

140-180 Prestige CirOttawa, ON K4A 1K4
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The Chelsea
$9951 Bedroom Apartments

The Chelsea

283 Maclaren StOttawa, ON K2P 0M2
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333 Metcalfe
$1,1001 Bedroom Apartments

333 Metcalfe

333 Metcalfe StOttawa, ON K2P 1S5
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1554 Baseline Rd
$1,1991 Bedroom Apartments

1554 Baseline Rd

1554 Baseline RdOttawa, ON K2C 0B3
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353-370 Mcarthur Av
$1,2501 Bedroom Apartments

353-370 Mcarthur Av

353-370 Mcarthur AvOttawa, ON K1L 6N5
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Chelsea
$1,2791 Bedroom Apartments

Chelsea

1140 Meadowlands DrOttawa, ON K2E 6K9

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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 $2,105.

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 366 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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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.