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353-370 Mcarthur Av

229 Argyle Ave

Chelsea

Hampton

335 MacLaren St. – The New Yorker

145 Stewart St. – The Statesman

Saville Apartments

The Maples Apartments

180 Beausoleil Dr

Somerset Towers East & West

Meadowbrook Place

Stonecliffe Apartments

Merivale Manor

Acadia Apartments

384 MacLaren St. – Shorncliffe Apartments

53 Maclaren St

Wellington Towers Apartments

Dow's Lake Towers

Tiffany Apartments

Elgin Square Apartments

Sadler's Court Apartments

Laurier Apartments

The Park West

Cartier Square Apartments

Enfield Apartments

Holbrook Apartments

Ridgeview Apartments

Sandy Hill Apartments

Rideau Terrace Apartments

St Laurent Sqaure

Gloucester Place

Island Park Towers III

The Brant

197 Cumberland

The Arosa

60 Daly Avenue – Canadiana Apartments

260-1/2 Dalhousie Avenue

Gloucester Apartments

Centretown Place

214 Metcalfe

335 Cooper St. – The Carillon

1991-1995 St Laurent Blvd

McArthur Apartments

Mayview Towers

1425 Rosenthal

1322 McWatters Rd. – The Pinecrest

Recital – 36 Robinson

Saguenay Apartments

Eastwood Park 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 | $1,756 | $995 | $5,155 |
| Cheap Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $500 | $3,776 |
| Cheap Ottawa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,710 | $1,075 | $5,950 |
| Cheap Ottawa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,613 | $932 | $5,997 |
| Cheap Ottawa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,951 | $525 | $10,000+ |
| Ottawa 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,221 | $950 | $6,826 |
| Ottawa 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
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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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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.

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
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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.