
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Ottawa, ON from $1,400 (81 Rentals)


467 Slater St.

The Glebe Apartments

341 Flora

324 Cambridge

467-467 Slater St.

486-486 Albert St

318 Cooper St

425 Elgin

214 Metcalfe
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Somerset Manor/ Le Quai D'Orsay

46 Flora

218 Maclaren

Wentworth Plaza

87 James St

65 Sweetland Ave

King Edward Avenue

Bona Vista Apartments

362 Friel St

Golden Triangle Apartments
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330 Metcalfe

The Citadel Apartments

658 Somerset St W

Milieu Modern Apartments

Sussex House

240 Stewart

The Chelsea

420 Gilmour St

333 Metcalfe

229 Argyle Ave
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Gloucester Place

228 Lebreton St N

Enfield Apartments

Croydon Apartments

Bronson Place South

466 O'Connor St

466 O'Connor St

60 Daly Avenue – Canadiana Apartments

The Lamplighter

335 MacLaren St. – The New Yorker
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Sadler's Court Apartments

1 Rosebery

The Acadian

Cartier Square Apartments

384 MacLaren St. – Shorncliffe Apartments

Holbrook Apartments

Stewart Apartments

Bronson Place North

The James + The Gilmour

53 Maclaren St
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Downtown, Ottawa, ON Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,622 | $750 | $2,285 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,279 | $1,400 | $3,800 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,140 | $1,400 | $5,500 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,916 | $2,900 | $2,949 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $1,479.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Cooper Ave which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $3,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 42 regular apartments in Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.