Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON from C$900 (222 Rentals)

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The Ascot
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C$1,299 - C$1,799Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Ascot

2710 Saratoga PlOttawa, ON K1T 1Z2
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The Woodbine
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C$1,329 - C$1,799Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Woodbine

2750 Carousel CresOttawa, ON K1T 1Z5
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Windfields III
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C$1,349 - C$1,659Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Windfields III

1170 Fisher AveOttawa, ON K1Z 5R7
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property at 84 King Edward Ave

84 King Edward Ave

OttawaONK1N 7K7
property at 630 Cummings Ave

630 Cummings Ave

OttawaONK1K 2K6
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Lord Richmond
C$1,4251 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lord Richmond

851 Richmond RdOttawa, ON K2A 3X2
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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502 Somerset St W

OttawaONK1R 5J7
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Wentworth Arms
C$1,4801 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Wentworth Arms

525 Wentworth AveOttawa, ON K2B 8E5
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property at 625 Borthwick Ave

625 Borthwick Ave

OttawaONK1K 2L8

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379 Cooper St

OttawaONK2P 0G8
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Arlington Apartments
C$1,575 - C$1,8251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arlington Apartments

33 Banner RdOttawa, ON K2H 8T3
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Edgeworth
C$1,5801 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Edgeworth

810 Edgeworth AveOttawa, ON K2B 7Y3
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Windfields
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C$1,599 - C$2,7991 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Windfields

1140-1150 Fisher AveOttawa, ON K1Z 5R7
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Riviera Gate
C$1,599 - C$2,3991 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Riviera Gate

1300-1310 Mcwatters RdOttawa, ON K2C 3N8
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266 Flora St

OttawaONK1R 5R9
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William Mosgrove Tower
C$1,625 - C$1,9251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

William Mosgrove Tower

2881 Richmond RdOttawa, ON K2B 8J5
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Ottawa, ON Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ottawa, ON

Pricing Updated: 10/10/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Ottawa, ON area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ottawa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
WestboroC$2,599C$1,235364
East CentralC$2,635C$900300
DowntownC$2,995C$1,295156
Nepean KanataC$5,670C$900653

Cheapest Available Ottawa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ottawa, ON is a 4 Beds unit found at Theo Ottawa - Student Living in the East Central neighborhood priced from C$900. Woodroffe Place in the Nepean Kanata neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from C$945. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ottawa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Theo Ottawa - Student Living4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom-EC4BR,2BAC$900
Woodroffe Place4 Bedroom x 3 Bathroom (Roomies)4BR,3BAC$945
50 Selkirk50 Selkirk - Plan AStudio,1BAC$1,289
Laurier ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,299
The AscotBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,299
350 Mayfield350 Mayfield - Plan AStudio,1BAC$1,307
Sandy Hill ApartmentsMedium BachelorStudio,1BAC$1,329
The WoodbineBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,329
324 Cambridge324 Cambridge - Plan AStudio,1BAC$1,333
Le Faubourg de L'ile1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,334

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON

As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ottawa area is the C$1.99 price per square foot 2 Bedroom C Model at Juliana Apartments in the in the East Central neighborhood starting from C$2,984. The second greatest value Ottawa apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Jubilee Townhomes starting at C$2,260 with a C$1.56 price per square foot in the Nepean Kanata neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ottawa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Juliana Apartments2 Bedroom C2BR,2BAC$1.99
Jubilee Townhomes2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BAC$1.56
Forestview Townhomes3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BAC$1.90
Aspen Village Townhomes3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BAC$1.89
Pointe-GatineauThree Bedroom Townhouse3BR,1BAC$1.38
Faircrest Townhomes2 Bedroom Upper Unit2BR,2BAC$1.98
KoL Townhomes3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BAC$1.99
Sandringham2 Bedroom2BR,2BAC$1.81
South Centrepointe2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BAC$2.02
Le Faubourg de L'ile1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1.78

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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 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 C$1,334.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ottawa?

The cheapest apartment in Ottawa is Le Faubourg de L'ile which is listed at C$1,334, while the average apartment in Ottawa costs C$3,474.

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 315 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 C$767 which is C$2,707 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ottawa.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.