Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON Under $1,200 (26 Rentals)

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property at 119 Daly Ave

$750 - $1,499

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119 Daly Ave

OttawaONK1N 6E6

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St Laurent Sqaure
$1,200 - $2,150Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

St Laurent Sqaure

1917-1919 St Laurent BlvdOttawa, ON K1G 3S6
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1554 Baseline Rd
$1,1991 Bedroom Apartments

1554 Baseline Rd

1554 Baseline RdOttawa, ON K2C 0B3
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Petries Landing I
$1,151 - $7,810Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Petries Landing I

140-180 Prestige CirOttawa, ON K4A 1K4
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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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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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333 Metcalfe
$1,1001 Bedroom Apartments

333 Metcalfe

333 Metcalfe StOttawa, ON K2P 1S5
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425 Elgin Street
$1,099 - $1,599Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

425 Elgin Street

425 Elgin StOttawa, ON K2P 1N5
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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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The Edgedale
$959 - $1,809Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Edgedale

2880 Cedarwood DrOttawa, ON K1V 8Y5
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property at 27 Bd Montclair

$950 - $1,350

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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27 Bd Montclair

GatineauQCJ8Y 2E5

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ottawa

How much are Studio apartments in Ottawa?

There are currently 787 Studio Apartments in Ottawa with rent ranges from $750 to $2,918 with an average price of $1,633.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Ottawa Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Ottawa ranges from $550 to $5,155 with an average monthly rent of $2,104.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Ottawa cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Ottawa range from $1,075 to $6,355. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,780.

How expensive are Ottawa Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 400 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Ottawa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $740 to $7,353 - averaging $2,490 for the location.

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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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.

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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.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.