
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON from C$900 with Utilities Included (120 Rentals)
Apartments with Utilities Included.
Cheap Apartments in Ottawa.


Laurier Apartments

The Woodbine

324 Cambridge

Windfields III

Gloucester Apartments
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Cooper Ave

Britannia Park

Phoenix Apartments

Bromley Square

Arbor Village - 1030 & 1040 Hollington

Parkway Towers

Concorde Apartments

Station 27

161 Laurier Av W

149 MacLaren
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Castle Towers

Arlington Apartments

Carlton West

Richmond Park Square

135 MacLaren

Windfields

212 ½ - 216 ½ Bank
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Riviera Gate

Britannia by the Bay

William Mosgrove Tower

Recital 36 Robinson

Island Park Towers

The Faircrest

260 ½ Dalhousie
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Arbor Village - 1196 Shillington

LIV Apartments

Avalon Park
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Forest Ridge

Lord Halifax Place

Orion - Accora Village
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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$1,646 | C$1,295 | C$3,000 |
Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,023 | C$1,100 | C$3,300 |
Ottawa 2 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,564 | C$1,350 | C$6,600 |
Ottawa 3 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,502 | C$1,040 | C$4,895 |
Ottawa 4 Bedroom Apartments | C$1,454 | C$900 | C$3,780 |
Ottawa 5 Bedroom Apartments | C$1,451 | C$1,275 | C$4,725 |
Ottawa 6 Bedroom Apartments | C$5,670 | C$5,670 | 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$1,334.
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$1,334, while the average apartment in Ottawa costs C$3,474.
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 315 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$767 which is C$2,707 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ottawa.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.