Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Ottawa, ON from C$1,300 (23 Rentals)

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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 Sadler's Court Apartments priced from C$1,299. Sandy Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from C$1,349. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Ottawa, ON:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sadler's Court ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,299
Sandy Hill ApartmentsSmall Bachelor with A/CStudio,1BAC$1,349
Laurier ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,349
Gloucester ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BAC$1,399
214 Metcalfe214 Metcalfe St - Plan CStudio,1BAC$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, ON

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the C$2.15 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms Model at 435 Albert St. – Domaine 435 in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from C$2,300. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at 50 Laurier starting at C$1,979 with a C$2.40 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
435 Albert St. – Domaine 4352 Bedrooms2BR,2BAC$2.15
50 Laurier1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$2.40
Kenson TowersRenovated one bedroom1BR,1BAC$2.76
Sandringham1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$2.67
60 Daly Avenue – Canadiana Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BAC$2.64
Milieu Modern Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BAC$3.00
212 ½ - 216 ½ BankBank St - Plan A1BR,1BAC$2.44
Sussex House1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$2.76
360 Frank St. – The EdwardianOne Bedroom1BR,1BAC$2.60
Somerset Manor/ Le Quai D'OrsayOne Bedroom w Balcony1BR,1BAC$2.85

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 793 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, ON with pricing that ranges from C$800 to C$5,200. There are also 128 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from C$1,350 to C$7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from C$1,350 to C$7,500 with an average monthly rent of C$3,314.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown range from C$2,349 to C$3,179, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from C$2,385 to C$4,099. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from C$4,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at C$4,000.

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