
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Ottawa, ON from $800 (81 Rentals)


227 Ave Blackburn

316 Somerset St. E

155 Florence St

314 Frank St

324 Cambridge

486 Albert St

467-467 Slater St.

320 Cooper St

Elgin Street Apartments
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Somerset Manor/ Le Quai D'Orsay

Wentworth Plaza

214 Metcalfe

379 Cooper St

235 Bay St

425 Elgin

Golden Triangle Apartments

173 Cooper

46 Flora

161 Laurier Av W
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The Slayte

199 Rideau St

360 Deschâtelets Ave.

360 Laurier

Croydon Apartments

4 Eccles St

456 Bronson Ave

456 Bronson Ave

277 Bronson Ave
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277 Bronson Ave

145 Stewart St. – The Statesman

456 Bronson Ave

335 MacLaren St. – The New Yorker

384 MacLaren St. – Shorncliffe Apartments

456 Bronson Ave

456 Bronson Ave

456 Bronson Ave

Laurier Apartments

Enfield Apartments
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Cartier Square Apartments

Sandy Hill Apartments

Holbrook Apartments

The Arosa

Gloucester Apartments

Stonecliffe Apartments

60 Daly Avenue – Canadiana Apartments

335 Cooper St. – The Carillon

Saguenay Apartments

The Carson
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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 | $1,643 | $800 | $2,285 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,285 | $1,400 | $3,800 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,167 | $1,400 | $5,500 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,779 | $2,369 | $2,949 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,400 | $3,200 | $3,600 |
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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 324 Cambridge which is listed at $1,328, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $3,400.
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 23 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

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.

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.

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.
