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property at 466 Nelson St

$825

4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

466 Nelson St

OttawaONK1N 7S8

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property at 167 Aylmer Ave

$900 - $4,500

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167 Aylmer Ave

OttawaONK1S 2Y3

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The Edgedale
$1,6594 Bedroom Apartments

The Edgedale

2880 Cedarwood DrOttawa, ON K1V 8Y5
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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 which is listed at $1,115, while the average apartment in Ottawa costs $2,330.

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 104 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 $388 which is $1,942 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

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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