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2942 Baseline RdOttawa, ON K2H 8T5
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Hillside Apartments
250 Besserer StOttawa, ON K1N 0E8
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25 Mcarthur AveOttawa, ON K1L 6R3
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929 Richmond RdOttawa, ON K2A 3T7
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Armstrong
177 Armstrong StOttawa, ON K1Y 2W2
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300 Tremblay RdOttawa, ON K1G 0A4
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The Vanguard
600 Lady Pellatt StOttawa, ON K4A 5X3
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638 Center StOttawa, ON K1K 5A6
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The Dale
99 Parkdale AvOttawa, ON K1Y 4Y5
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46 Flora
46 Flora StOttawa, ON K2P 1L3
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560 Rideau StOttawa, ON K1N 0G3
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Story of Rideau & Chapel
165 Chapel StOttawa, ON K1N 0E7
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Gemini Tower
2140 BaselineOttawa, ON K2G 6E2
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Jade Apartments
770 Somerset St WOttawa, ON K1R 6P9
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Petries Landing I
140-180 Prestige CirOttawa, ON K4A 1K4
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Recital – 36 Robinson
36 Robinson AvOttawa, ON K1N 8N9
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Ori Apartments
1188B Cummings AvOttawa, ON K1J 7R8
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Station 27
1155 Joseph Cyr StOttawa, ON K1J 7T4
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266 Carruthers Av
266 Carruthers AvOttawa, ON K1Y 1N9
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Carlton West
1655 Carling AvOttawa, ON K2A 0Y2
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McRae
315 McRae AveOttawa, ON K1Z 0B9
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Petrie's Landing II
400 Inlet PvtOttawa, ON K4A 5H3
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169 Lisgar St.
169 Lisgar StOttawa, ON K2P 0C3
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Recital 36 Robinson
19 Robinson AvOttawa, ON K1N 8N8
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Westboro Connection II - 1960 Scott
1960 Scott StOttawa, ON K1Z 0B9
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404 Eden Av
404 Eden AvOttawa, ON K1Z 5H9
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118 Russell Ave
118 Russell AveOttawa, ON K1N 7X1
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630 Churchill Av N
630 Churchill Av NOttawa, ON K1Z 5E8
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Azure Westboro
2070 Scott StOttawa, ON K1Z 1A6
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460 St-Laurent
460 St Laurent BlvdOttawa, ON K1K 2Z6
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62-64 Boul De LucerneGatineau, QC J9H 0M9
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20 De La Bonne-Renommée RueGatineau, QC J9H 0K9
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30 Jos-Montferrand StGatineau, QC J8X 0C1
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150 Jeannine-Grégoire-Ross RueGatineau, QC J8P 0K6
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10 Jos-Montferrand StGatineau, QC J8X 0E2
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Le Vibe
78-80 Dollard-des OrmeauxGatineau, QC J8X 3M3
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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 | $1,641 | $1,000 | $2,395 |
| Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,152 | $550 | $5,155 |
| Ottawa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,713 | $900 | $6,355 |
| Ottawa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,634 | $932 | $5,918 |
| Ottawa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Ottawa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $825 | $7,320 |
| Ottawa 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,456 | $925 | $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 $5,462.
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 155 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 $419 which is $5,043 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ottawa.
Expert Rental Resources
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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.
Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.
How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.
Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.