
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON from C$700 (172 Rentals)
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386 Chapel St

205 Glynn Ave

362 Friel St

362 McArthur

111 Crichton St

1554 Baseline Rd
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Wentworth Arms

Saratoga Place

430 Lyon St. N

Lincoln Park Tower

Lord Richmond

The Ascot

Sadler's Court Apartments

Island Park Towers

The Woodbine

Champlain Towers
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379 Cooper St

214 Metcalfe

Windfields III

Gloucester Apartments

Riviera Gate

201 Gladu St

467-467 Slater St.

84 King Edward Ave
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Windfields

625 Borthwick Ave

218 Maclaren

2935 Richmond Rd

Arbor Village - 1030 & 1040 Hollington

Arbor Village - 1196 Shillington

Richmond Park Square

297-297 St. Patrick St

1262 Thames St

275 Bronson Ave

630 Cummings Ave

Kenson Towers

255 Stewart
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Station 27

Britannia Park

301 Rue Wilbrod St

149 Percy St

502 Somerset St W

95 Marier Av

Carlton West

24 Chapleau Ave

Waterford
Ottawa, ON Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ottawa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Ottawa Studio Apartments | C$1,601 | C$1,050 | C$3,300 |
Cheap Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,085 | C$775 | C$10,000 |
Cheap Ottawa 2 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,595 | C$1,350 | C$6,600 |
Cheap Ottawa 3 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,313 | C$1,040 | C$4,895 |
Cheap Ottawa 4 Bedroom Apartments | C$1,422 | C$900 | C$4,000 |
Ottawa 5 Bedroom Apartments | C$1,320 | C$1,275 | C$1,440 |
Ottawa 6 Bedroom Apartments | C$3,000 | C$800 | C$5,200 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ottawa, ON
Pricing Updated: 07/11/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown | C$5,200 | C$1,064 | 182 |
East Central | C$5,200 | C$775 | 370 |
Nepean Kanata | C$5,200 | C$775 | 859 |
Westboro | C$5,200 | C$1,050 | 565 |
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. Le Faubourg de L'ile in the Nepean Kanata neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from C$1,244. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ottawa apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Theo Ottawa - Student Living | 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom-EC | 4BR,2BA | C$900 |
Le Faubourg de L'ile | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | C$1,244 |
Saratoga Place | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | C$1,249 |
Wentworth Arms | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | C$1,249 |
Lord Richmond | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | C$1,285 |
The Ascot | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | C$1,299 |
Sadler's Court Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | C$1,299 |
Kingsview Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | C$1,310 |
Island Park Towers | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | C$1,329 |
Sandy Hill Apartments | Small Bachelor with A/C | Studio,1BA | C$1,349 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON
As of July 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ottawa area is the C$1.55 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Jubilee Townhomes in the in the Nepean Kanata neighborhood starting from C$2,240. The second greatest value Ottawa apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Aspen Village Townhomes starting at C$2,620 with a C$1.86 price per square foot in the East Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ottawa apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Jubilee Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | C$1.55 |
Aspen Village Townhomes | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | C$1.86 |
Pointe-Gatineau | Three Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,1BA | C$1.38 |
Forestview Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | C$1.97 |
KoL Townhomes | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | C$2.01 |
50 Laurier | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | C$2.08 |
Place du Golf | Three Bedroom Townhouse - 689 Rue Asselin | 3BR,1.5BA | C$1.90 |
411 North River Rd. – Les Terrasses Gabrielle | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | C$2.01 |
South Centrepointe | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | C$2.03 |
Le Faubourg de L'ile | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | C$1.66 |
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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$1,349.
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$1,244, while the average apartment in Ottawa costs C$5,200.
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 301 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$496 which is C$4,704 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ottawa.
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