Cheap Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON from $500 (150 Rentals)

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property at 600 Laurier Ave W

$1,295 - $2,050

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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600 Laurier Ave W

OttawaONK1R 6L1

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Lord Richmond
$1,335Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Lord Richmond

851 Richmond RdOttawa, ON K2A 3X2
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The Woodbine
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$1,349 - $1,549Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

The Woodbine

2750 Carousel CresOttawa, ON K1T 1Z5
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property at 320 Cooper St

$1,350 - $1,595

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Oct 1

320 Cooper St

OttawaONK2P 0G7

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Windfields III
$1,399 - $2,299Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Windfields III

1170 Fisher AveOttawa, ON K1Z 5R7
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Riviera Gate
$1,449Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Riviera Gate

1300-1310 Mcwatters RdOttawa, ON K2C 3N8
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Waterford
$1,4991 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Waterford

1241 Kilborn PlOttawa, ON K1H 1A5
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The Ascot
$1,499Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

The Ascot

2710 Saratoga PlOttawa, ON K1T 1Z2
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204 Ste-Monique St
$1,499 - $1,799
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204 Ste-Monique StOttawa, ON K1L 7R1
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Champlain Towers
$1,5251 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

Champlain Towers

200 Rideau TerOttawa, ON K1M 0Z2
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Saratoga Place
$1,549Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Saratoga Place

2700 Saratoga Place StOttawa, ON K1T 1W4
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Finding a pet-friendly apartment is with ease. Learn how to navigate the rental process as a pet owner and build trust with your landlord from day one.

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Wentworth Arms
$1,5651 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

Wentworth Arms

525 Wentworth AveOttawa, ON K2B 8E5
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property at 318 Cooper St

$1,495 - $1,595

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Available Sep 1

318 Cooper St

OttawaONK2P 0G7
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Colonel By Towers
$1,6351 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

Colonel By Towers

315 Holmwood AvOttawa, ON K1S 2R2
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Richmond Park Square
$1,650 - $1,675Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Richmond Park Square

1275-1285 Richmond RdOttawa, ON K2B 7Z4
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

Avoid financial stress when renting. Learn about the 10 most common hidden costs—from pet fees to utilities—you must budget for before you sign a lease.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $2,330.

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 104 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 $388 which is $1,942 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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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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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.

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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.