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Rivervale Apartments
25 Mcarthur AveOttawa, ON K1L 6R3
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Avalon Park
2470 Southvale CresOttawa, ON K1B 4L7
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Elgin Street Apartments
149 Maclaren StOttawa, ON K2P 0K8
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204 Ste-Monique St
204 Ste-Monique StOttawa, ON K1L 7R1
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The Vanguard
600 Lady Pellatt StOttawa, ON K4A 5X3
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Ori Apartments
1188 Cummings AvOttawa, ON K1J 0E7
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46 Flora
46 Flora StOttawa, ON K2P 1L3
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COVE
165 Chapel StOttawa, ON K1N 0E7
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161 Laurier Av W
161 Laurier Av WOttawa, ON K1P 5J2
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Jade Apartments
770 Somerset St WOttawa, ON K1R 6P9
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Azure Westboro
2070 Scott StOttawa, ON K1Z 0C8
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Stratford
1186 Meadowlands DrOttawa, ON K2E 6J5
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Recital – 36 Robinson
36 Robinson AvOttawa, ON K1N 8N9
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Parkwood Hills
1343 Meadowlands DrOttawa, ON K2E 6K6
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Petries Landing I
140-180 Prestige CirOttawa, ON K4A 1K4
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Westboro Connection II - 1960 Scott
1960 Scott StOttawa, ON K1Z 0B9
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Station 27
1155 Joseph Cyr StOttawa, ON K1J 7T4
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169 Lisgar St.
169 Lisgar StOttawa, ON K2P 0C3
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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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23 Chapleau Ave.
23 Chapleau AvOttawa, ON K1M 1E1
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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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404 Eden Av
404 Eden AvOttawa, ON K1Z 5H9
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630 Churchill Av N
630 Churchill Av NOttawa, ON K1Z 5E8
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Le Vibe
78-80 Dollard-des OrmeauxGatineau, QC J8X 3M3
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Aalto II
30 Jos-Montferrand StGatineau, QC J8X 0C1
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Heritage Lofts I&II
205 LaurierGatineau, QC J8X 4J3
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150 Jeannine-Grégoire-Ross RueGatineau, QC J8P 0K6
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Aalto
10 Jos-Montferrand StGatineau, QC J8X 0E2
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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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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ottawa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Studio Apartments | $1,758 | $995 | $5,155 |
| Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,105 | $500 | $4,140 |
| Ottawa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,728 | $1,075 | $6,795 |
| Ottawa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,622 | $932 | $6,236 |
| Ottawa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Ottawa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,201 | $950 | $6,604 |
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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 $1,299.
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 $2,311.
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 219 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 $394 which is $1,917 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ottawa.
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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!
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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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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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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.