Studio Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON (768 Rentals)

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Alta Vista Towers
$1,399
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$1,399 - $1,849

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Alta Vista Towers

1545 Alta Vista DrOttawa, ON K1G 3P4
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Jade Apartments
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$1,700 - $1,860
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$1,700 - $3,100

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Jade Apartments

770 Somerset St WOttawa, ON K1R 6P9
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Colonel By Towers
$1,389Studio Apartments Contact Us For Availability

Colonel By Towers

315 Holmwood AvOttawa, ON K1S 2R2
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Lord Richmond
$1,325Studio Apartments Available Apr 1

Lord Richmond

851 Richmond RdOttawa, ON K2A 3X2
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Windfields III
$1,390Studio Apartments Available Now

Windfields III

1170 Fisher AveOttawa, ON K1Z 5R7
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Ottawa Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 01, 2026

There are currently 180 available Studio apartment units in Ottawa, ON neighborhoods that range in price from $919 to $2,918. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Ottawa with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Nepean Kanata58$1,599$919
East Central49$1,549$1,269
Westboro40$1,649$1,295
Downtown33$1,574$1,295

Largest Available Ottawa Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Ottawa, ON is found at Story of Rideau & Chapel in the East Central neighborhood and is 590 square feet priced from $1,889. The Livmore Westboro Village in the Nepean Kanata neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 581 square feet and currently listed start at $1,693. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Ottawa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Story of Rideau & Chapel590 Sq Ft$1,889
The Livmore Westboro VillageStudio581 Sq Ft$1,693
RhythmSolo570 Sq Ft$1,983
LuxoP-STUPL556 Sq Ft$1,959
Castle Towers0 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s)516 Sq Ft$1,649
THE MET0-06_mt509 Sq Ft$2,000
Vista Local0 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s)502 Sq Ft$1,589
One80five0 Beds, 1 Baths445 Sq Ft$1,779
Petries Landing IStudio437 Sq Ft$1,238

Cheapest Available Ottawa Studio Apartments

As of March 01, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Ottawa, ON is the Studio Model starting from $1,238 at Petries Landing I in the East Central neighborhood. The second most affordable Ottawa Studio is the Bachelor Model at Lincoln Park Tower starting at $1,254 in the Nepean Kanata neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Ottawa is currently $1,669. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Ottawa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Petries Landing IStudio$1,238
Lincoln Park TowerBachelor$1,254
324 Cambridge324 Cambridge - Plan A$1,312
425 ElginStudio Promotion for 8 Months$1,329
Sandy Hill ApartmentsMedium Bachelor$1,329
Riverton ParkBachelor E$1,339
Britannia ParkBritannia (348 Zephyr) - Bach Plan I$1,399
335 Cooper St. – The CarillonBachelor$1,399
149 MacLarenStudio Promotion for 8 Months$1,399
Riverside TowersBachelor$1,425

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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 Studio Ottawa Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Ottawa with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Ottawa is at Petries Landing I listed at $1,238.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Ottawa Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Ottawa is $1,669.

What is the largest available Studio Ottawa Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ottawa is a 590 square feet unit starting from $1,889 at Story of Rideau & Chapel.

What is the average size for Ottawa Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Ottawa is currently 419 sq ft.

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