
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON from $500 (16 Rentals)
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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 159 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 $425 which is $5,037 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ottawa.
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