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The Arosa

60 Daly Avenue – Canadiana Apartments

Gloucester Apartments

Mayview Towers

1425 Rosenthal

1322 McWatters Rd. – The Pinecrest

The Cardinal

Eastwood Park Apartments

Chanteclair Apartments
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The Acadian

Riverflow Residences

Bronson Place North

Rideau Park Towers

385 Besserer St. – The Belgarde Apartments

Gilboa Place

199 Holland Ave.

161 Presland Rd.

Arlington Apartments

266 Carruthers Av
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Greenbank Towers

Cyrville Towers

Stewart Apartments

Huron Towers

The James + The Gilmour

The Aventura

Kingsview Apartments

Lincoln Park Tower

Carling Park

Christal Place Apartments
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709 Edison Ave.

Crystal Arms Apartments

Regency Towers

Langs Apartments

Grenadier

Petrie's Landing II

Capital Towers II

Brittany Drive Apartments

Lakeview Apartments

404 Eden Av
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Richlin Apartments

118 Russell Ave

544 Albert S. W.

Le Faubourg de L'ile

Aalto II

Heritage Lofts I&II

Place du Golf

Saint-James

Aalto
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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 | $1,780 | $995 | $5,155 |
| Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,114 | $500 | $4,065 |
| Ottawa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,719 | $1,075 | $6,355 |
| Ottawa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,631 | $932 | $6,087 |
| Ottawa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,904 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Ottawa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,398 | $950 | $6,945 |
| 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 $1,329.
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 $2,314.
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 105 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 $512 which is $1,802 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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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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