Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON (35 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Ottawa as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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The Emmy
$1,650 - $2,350Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 4 Months, 6 Months, 12 Months, 14 Months, 16
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The Emmy

75 Slater StOttawa, ON K1P 0E6
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161 Laurier Av W
$1,675 - $3,200Short Term Available
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3 Months, 4 Months, 6 Months, 12 Months, 14 Months, 16
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161 Laurier Av W

161 Laurier Av WOttawa, ON K1P 5J2
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Voda
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$1,050 - $3,030Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months, 15 Months
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Voda

300 Miwate PvtOttawa, ON K1R 0E8
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Armstrong
$1,800 - $2,150Short Term Available
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12 Months, 18 Months, 24 Months, 36 Months
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Armstrong

177 Armstrong StOttawa, ON K1Y 2W2
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property at 330 McLeod St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

330 McLeod St

OttawaONK2P 2C5
property at 36 Robinson Ave

$3,774 - $3,900

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$3,774

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$3,774

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 21

36 Robinson Ave

OttawaONK1N 0G4
property at 1140 Wellington St. W

$3,688 - $4,050

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$4,050

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$4,050

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 11

1140 Wellington St. W

OttawaONK1Y 4H4
property at 175 Carruthers Ave

$4,800

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$4,800

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$4,800

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 14

175 Carruthers Ave

OttawaONK1Y 1P8
property at 670 Coronation Ave.

$4,350

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$4,350

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$4,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 19

670 Coronation Ave.

OttawaONK1G 0M5
property at 196 Beechwood Ave.

$3,360

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$3,360

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$3,360

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

196 Beechwood Ave.

OttawaONK1L 8A9

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property at 156 Osgoode St

$1,741

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$1,741

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$1,741

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 16

156 Osgoode St

OttawaONK1N 6S3
property at 211 Ivy Crescent

$3,499 - $3,523

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$3,523

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$3,523

3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 16

211 Ivy Crescent

OttawaONK1M 1X9
property at 25 Russell Ave

$2,083

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$2,083

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$2,083

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

25 Russell Ave

OttawaONK1N 7W9
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Cobalt - Accora Village
$1,835 - $2,453Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
18 Months
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Cobalt - Accora Village

90 Woodridge CresOttawa, ON K2B 7T1
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Carlton West
$1,575 - $3,620Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
6 Months
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Carlton West

1655 Carling AvOttawa, ON K2A 0Y2
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property at 191 Rue Napoléon-Groulx

$2,674

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$2,674

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$2,674

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 22, 2027

191 Rue Napoléon-Groulx

GatineauQCJ8P 4W6
property at 306 Rue Riviera

$7,047

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$7,047

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$7,047

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 31

306 Rue Riviera

GatineauQCJ8P 4G6
property at 12 Rue des Récollets

$7,684

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$7,684

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$7,684

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 28

12 Rue des Récollets

GatineauQCJ8T 3Z1

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Ottawa Overview

As the capital city of Canada, Ottawa, ON has a thriving job market and cultural scene. Thats what draws many people to seek rental homes and apartments in Ottawa when they first move here. Its a family-friendly city with annual festivals and a good school system. Ottawa also offers a lower cost of living than any of the nations comparable metropolitan areas. 

Why live in Ottawa, ON?

Ottawa has a provincial land transfer tax, but not a municipal one. This makes a major difference in the cost of living in Ottawa compared to many other Canadian metro areas. Apartments in Ottawa cost several hundred dollars per month less than comparable rentals in Toronto or Vancouver, for example. Ottawa has a little bit of something for everyone. The Downtown and Little Town areas provide a bounty of museums, theatres, parks, landmarks, eateries, and nightclubs. 

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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Ottawa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Ottawa?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Ottawa is at Armstrong listed at $1,800.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Ottawa Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Ottawa is $2,780.

What is the largest Short-term Ottawa Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Ottawa is a 1,033 square feet unit starting from $4,800 at 175 Carruthers Ave.

What is the average size for Ottawa Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Ottawa is currently at 626 sq ft.

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