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Chanteclair Apartments
290 Nelson StOttawa, ON K1N 7S2
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Riverflow Residences
550 Wilbrod StOttawa, ON K1N 9M3
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Gilboa Place
3301-3325 Uplands DrOttawa, ON K1V 9X6
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Rideau Park Towers
1801 Riverside DrOttawa, ON K1G 0E7
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385 Besserer St. – The Belgarde Apartments
385 Besserer StOttawa, ON K1N 6B7
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199 Holland Ave.
199 Holland AveOttawa, ON K1Y 0Y3
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161 Presland Rd.
161 Presland RdOttawa, ON K1K 4E2
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Richlin Apartments
1500 Walkley RdOttawa, ON K1V 0H8
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Langs Apartments
550 Lang's RdOttawa, ON K1K 4C2
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460 St-Laurent
460 St Laurent BlvdOttawa, ON K1K 2Z6
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Baseline Court
1785-1815 Baseline RdOttawa, ON K2C 0C5
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Bronson Place North
420 Gloucester StOttawa, ON K1R 5E9
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Stewart Apartments
146 Stewart StOttawa, ON K1N 6JT
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Brittany Drive Apartments
230-240 Brittany DrOttawa, ON K1K 0R8
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Huron Towers
1339 Meadowlands DrOttawa, ON K2E 7B4
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The James + The Gilmour
21 James StOttawa, ON K2P 0T5
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Kingsview Apartments
1725 Riverside DrOttawa, ON K1G 4J4
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53 Maclaren St
53 Maclaren StOttawa, ON K2P 0K3
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Cyrville Towers
1177 Cummings AveOttawa, ON K1J 8M2
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709 Edison Ave.
709 Edison AvOttawa, ON K2A 1W2
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Christal Place Apartments
3211 St Joseph BlvdOttawa, ON K1C 1T1
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Le Faubourg de L'ile
101 Sacré-Coeur BoulGatineau, QC J8X 1C7
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Heritage Lofts I&II
205 LaurierGatineau, QC J8X 4J3
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Saint-James
333-431 Rue Saint-JamesGatineau, QC J8P 3N7
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Place du Golf
669-715 Asselin RueGatineau, QC J8P 3H6
Ottawa, ON Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ottawa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Studio Apartments | $1,615 | $750 | $2,918 |
| Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,097 | $550 | $5,155 |
| Ottawa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,758 | $1,075 | $6,355 |
| Ottawa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,484 | $740 | $7,161 |
| Ottawa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,523 | $525 | $9,359 |
| Ottawa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,631 | $1,125 | $7,250 |
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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 $1,321.
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 $3,855.
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 349 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 $441 which is $3,414 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ottawa.
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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.
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