
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON from C$700 with Utilities Included (95 Rentals)
Apartments with Utilities Included.
Cheap Apartments in Ottawa.


Laurier Apartments

Sadler's Court Apartments

Lincoln Park Tower

Island Park Towers
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Windfields

Gloucester Apartments

Castle Towers

Parkway Towers

Britannia Park

The Woodbine

Arbor Village - 1030 & 1040 Hollington

Station 27

Forest Ridge

Saratoga Place
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Colonel By Towers

Windfields III

324 Cambridge

The Ascot

Wentworth Arms

Parkway Park

Carlton West

Phoenix Apartments

Concorde Apartments

Richmond Park Square

149 MacLaren

212 ½ - 216 ½ Bank
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Riviera Gate

218 Maclaren

860 Blackthorne

Bromley Square

Arbor Village - 1196 Shillington

290-296 Mona & 320 Montreal

135 MacLaren

William Mosgrove Tower
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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 | C$1,624 | C$1,185 | C$2,860 |
Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,062 | C$775 | C$3,960 |
Ottawa 2 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,654 | C$1,350 | C$6,600 |
Ottawa 3 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,285 | C$1,040 | C$4,895 |
Ottawa 4 Bedroom Apartments | C$1,468 | C$900 | C$3,780 |
Ottawa 5 Bedroom Apartments | C$1,450 | C$1,275 | C$4,725 |
Ottawa 6 Bedroom Apartments | C$3,235 | C$800 | C$5,670 |
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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 C$1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ottawa?
The cheapest apartment in Ottawa is Le Faubourg de L'ile which is listed at C$1,244, while the average apartment in Ottawa costs C$2,732.
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 238 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 C$606 which is C$2,126 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ottawa.
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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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.