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Riverton Park

Parkway Park

467-467 Slater St.

486-486 Albert St

Forest Ridge

King Edward Avenue

362 McArthur, 388- 390 Irwin Miller

65 Sweetland Ave
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301 Rue Wilbrod St

Gemini Tower

The Woodbine

Crystal Beach

Saratoga Place

173 Cooper

46 Flora

Britannia by the Bay

The Edgedale

420 Gilmour St

425 Elgin Street

333 Metcalfe

Commodore

Stratford

Croydon Apartments

Petries Landing I

1554 Baseline Rd

St Laurent Sqaure

2805-2889 Cedarwood Dr

Acadia Apartments

229 Argyle Ave

353-370 Mcarthur Av

Lakeview Apartments

Chelsea

Lincoln Park Tower

Hampton

335 MacLaren St. – The New Yorker

10 Burnside Ave. – The Burnstone

145 Stewart St. – The Statesman

384 MacLaren St. – Shorncliffe Apartments

180 Beausoleil Dr

Sadler's Court Apartments

Somerset Towers East & West

Merivale Manor

Prince of Wales Complex

The Maples Apartments

Stonecliffe Apartments

Dow's Lake Towers

Laurier Apartments

Holbrook Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ottawa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Ottawa Studio Apartments | $1,615 | $750 | $2,918 |
| Cheap Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,097 | $550 | $5,155 |
| Cheap Ottawa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,758 | $1,075 | $6,355 |
| Cheap Ottawa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,484 | $740 | $7,161 |
| Cheap Ottawa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,523 | $525 | $9,359 |
| Ottawa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,631 | $1,125 | $7,250 |
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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 $1,321.
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 $3,855.
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 349 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 $441 which is $3,414 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ottawa.
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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.