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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Ottawa, ON from $700 (59 Rentals)
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119 Daly Ave
OttawaONK1N 6E6
494 Somerset St W
OttawaONK1R 5J8
314 Frank St
OttawaONK2P 0X8
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$1,312 - $1,570Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
324 Cambridge
324 Cambridge St NOttawa, ON K1R 7B2
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$1,329 - $1,699Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
425 Elgin
425 Elgin StOttawa, ON K2P 1N5
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$1,329 - $1,549Studio Apartments Available Now
Sandy Hill Apartments
353 Friel StOttawa, ON K1H 5M5
139 Stewart St
OttawaONK1N 6J2
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$1,399 - $1,699Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
149 MacLaren
149 Maclaren StOttawa, ON K2P 0K8
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MacConnor Apartments
250 O'Connor StOttawa, ON K2P 1V2
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$1,400 - $1,7001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Cooper Ave
250-254 Cooper StOttawa, ON K2P 1P9
467 Slater St.
OttawaONK1R 5C2
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$1,450 - $2,300Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Somerset Manor/ Le Quai D'Orsay
210 Somerset St WOttawa, ON K2P 0J4
379 Cooper St
OttawaONK2P 0G8
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$1,459 - $2,360Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Wentworth Plaza
257 Lisgar StOttawa, ON K2P 0C7
502 Somerset St W
OttawaONK1R 5J7
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$1,479 - $1,799Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
135 MacLaren
135 Maclaren StOttawa, ON K2P 0K8
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$1,509 - $1,950Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
173 Cooper
173 Cooper StOttawa, ON K2P 0E9
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$1,530 - $1,8191 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
341 Flora
341 Flora StOttawa, ON K1R 5S2
149 Percy St
OttawaONK1R 6E3
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$1,589 - $2,3991 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
King Edward Avenue
475-485 King Edward AveOttawa, ON K1N 7N1
486-486 Albert St
OttawaONK1R 5B5
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$1,600 - $2,700Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
46 Flora
46 Flora StOttawa, ON K2P 1L3
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$1,049Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
420 Gilmour St
420 Gilmour StOttawa, ON K2P 0R9
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$1,145 - $1,620Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Croydon Apartments
201 Mcleod StOttawa, ON K2P 0Z9
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$1,299 - $1,699Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
145 Stewart St. – The Statesman
145 Stewart StOttawa, ON K1N 6J4
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$1,299 - $2,199Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Sadler's Court Apartments
67 Cartier StOttawa, ON K2P 1J6
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$1,299 - $2,149Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments
60 Daly Avenue – Canadiana Apartments
48-60 Daly AvOttawa, ON K1N 6E5
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$1,299 - $2,049Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
384 MacLaren St. – Shorncliffe Apartments
384-386 Maclaren StOttawa, ON K2P 0M8
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$1,299 - $2,100Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
335 MacLaren St. – The New Yorker
335 Maclaren StOttawa, ON K2P 0M5
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$1,339 - $1,499Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Laurier Apartments
245 Laurier Av EOttawa, ON K1N 6P7
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$1,349 - $1,549Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
Enfield Apartments
371 Gilmour StOttawa, ON K2P 0R2
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$1,349 - $1,999Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Cartier Square Apartments
60 Cartier StOttawa, ON K2P 2E1
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$1,350 - $1,5501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Gloucester Place
210 Gloucester StOttawa, ON K2P 2K4
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$1,390Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
The Arosa
163-165 Maclaren StOttawa, ON K2P 2G4
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$1,399 - $2,349Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
The Acadian
153 Nepean StOttawa, ON K2P 0B5
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$1,399 - $1,999Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Stonecliffe Apartments
175 Bronson AveOttawa, ON K1R 6H2
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$1,399 - $2,450Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
335 Cooper St. – The Carillon
335 Cooper StOttawa, ON K2P 0G5
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$1,399 - $2,500Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Holbrook Apartments
404 Elgin StOttawa, ON K2P 1N3
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$1,399 - $2,199Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Gloucester Apartments
230 Gloucester StOttawa, ON K2P 0A9
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$1,400Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Crystal Arms Apartments
235 Bay StOttawa, ON K1R 5Z2
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$1,425 - $1,775Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
341 MacLaren St.
341 Maclaren StOttawa, ON K2P 2E2
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$1,429 - $2,299Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Saguenay Apartments
270 Somerset St WOttawa, ON K2P 0J7
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$1,449 - $1,719Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
214 Metcalfe
214 Metcalfe StOttawa, ON K2P 1P7
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$1,449 - $2,990Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Chanteclair Apartments
290 Nelson StOttawa, ON K1N 7S2
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$1,449 - $2,250Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
The Carson
141 Cooper StOttawa, ON K2P OE8
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$1,490 - $1,5901 Bedroom Apartments
186 James St
186 James StOttawa, ON K1R 5M7
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$1,520 - $2,470Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Kenson Towers
235 Somerset St WOttawa, ON K2P 0J3
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$1,529 - $1,7291 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
1 Rosebery
1 Rosebery AvOttawa, ON K1S 1W1
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$1,550 - $2,0501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Bronson Place North
420 Gloucester StOttawa, ON K1R 5E9
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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 | $1,621 | $1,295 | $2,190 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,083 | $800 | $3,800 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,696 | $1,550 | $5,500 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,649 | $2,300 | $2,999 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Ottawa, ON is a Studio unit found at 324 Cambridge priced from $1,312. Sandy Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,329. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Ottawa, ON:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 324 Cambridge | 324 Cambridge - Plan A | Studio,1BA | $1,312 |
| Sandy Hill Apartments | Medium Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,329 |
| 425 Elgin | Studio Promotion for 8 Months | Studio,1BA | $1,329 |
| 149 MacLaren | Studio Promotion for 8 Months | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| 335 Cooper St. – The Carillon | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| MacConnor Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Cooper Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 214 Metcalfe | 214 Metcalfe St - Plan B | Studio,1BA | $1,409 |
| Somerset Manor/ Le Quai D'Orsay | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Wentworth Plaza | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,459 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, ON
As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.54 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at Royal Court Apartments in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $2,799. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the Small Two Bedroom Model at Bona Vista Apartments starting at $1,959 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Royal Court Apartments | Four Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $2.54 |
| Bona Vista Apartments | Small Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| 435 Albert St. – Domaine 435 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Clarendon Lanes | 1 Bedroom plus Den 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| The Citadel Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| 145 Stewart St. – The Statesman | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Cartier Square Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 360 Frank St. – The Edwardian | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 225 MacLaren | 225 MacLaren St - Plan N | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| Roxborough Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown is at 324 Cambridge listed at $1,312.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $1,400 at Cooper Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $1,700 at Cooper Ave.
Expert Rental Resources
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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
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.