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Champlain Towers
$1,5251 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

Champlain Towers

200 Rideau TerOttawa, ON K1M 0Z2
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property at 95 Henderson Ave

$1,050 - $4,200

Studio To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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95 Henderson Ave

OttawaONK1N 7P5
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Saratoga Place
$1,549Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Saratoga Place

2700 Saratoga Place StOttawa, ON K1T 1W4
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Wentworth Arms
$1,5651 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

Wentworth Arms

525 Wentworth AveOttawa, ON K2B 8E5
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property at 318 Cooper St

$1,495 - $1,595

1 Bedroom Rentals

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318 Cooper St

OttawaONK2P 0G7

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property at 84 Eccles St

$1,600 - $1,700

Studio Rentals

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84 Eccles St

OttawaONK1R 6S6
property at 235 Bay St

$1,600

1 Bedroom Rentals

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235 Bay St

OttawaONK1R 5Z2
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Colonel By Towers
$1,6351 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

Colonel By Towers

315 Holmwood AvOttawa, ON K1S 2R2
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Richmond Park Square
$1,650 - $1,675Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Richmond Park Square

1275-1285 Richmond RdOttawa, ON K2B 7Z4
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property at 2448 Carling Ave

$1,650 - $1,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2448 Carling Ave

OttawaONK2B 7H3

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William Mosgrove Tower
$1,675 - $1,8151 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

William Mosgrove Tower

2881 Richmond RdOttawa, ON K2B 8J5
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Azure Westboro
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$1,700 - $4,600
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$1,700 - $4,600
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Azure Westboro

2070 Scott StOttawa, ON K1Z 0C8
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The Edgedale
$959 - $1,809Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Edgedale

2880 Cedarwood DrOttawa, ON K1V 8Y5
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420 Gilmour St
$1,049Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

420 Gilmour St

420 Gilmour StOttawa, ON K2P 0R9
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425 Elgin Street
$1,099 - $1,649Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

425 Elgin Street

425 Elgin StOttawa, ON K2P 1N5
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333 Metcalfe
$1,1001 Bedroom Apartments

333 Metcalfe

333 Metcalfe StOttawa, ON K2P 1S5
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Croydon Apartments
$1,145 - $1,620Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Croydon Apartments

201 Mcleod StOttawa, ON K2P 0Z9
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Stratford
$1,145 - $1,589Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stratford

1186 Meadowlands DrOttawa, ON K2E 6J5
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Commodore
$1,145 - $1,995Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Commodore

1124-1130 Meadowlands DrOttawa, ON K2E 6H9
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2840 Baycrest Drive
$1,189 - $1,6991 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2840 Baycrest Drive

2840 Baycrest DrOttawa, ON K1V 7P8
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1554 Baseline Rd
$1,1991 Bedroom Apartments

1554 Baseline Rd

1554 Baseline RdOttawa, ON K2C 0B3
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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 $2,330.

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 104 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 $388 which is $1,942 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ottawa.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

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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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

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.