Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Ottawa, ON from C$1,600 (44 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 1 Bed unit found at 53 Maclaren St priced from C$1,250. 145 Stewart St. – The Statesman has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from C$1,299. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Ottawa, ON:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
53 Maclaren St1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,250
145 Stewart St. – The StatesmanBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,299
Laurier ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,299
Sandy Hill ApartmentsMedium BachelorStudio,1BAC$1,329
Enfield Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,399
324 Cambridge324 Cambridge - Plan AStudio,1BAC$1,500
425 Elgin425 Elgin - Plan AStudio,1BAC$1,529
Sadler's Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,549
149 MacLaren149 Maclaren - Plan CStudio,1BAC$1,549
218 Maclaren218 Maclaren St - Plan B1BR,1BAC$1,549

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, ON

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the C$2.37 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at The Balmoral in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from C$2,399. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 475 King Edward - Plan A Model at King Edward Avenue starting at C$2,309 with a C$2.37 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.
The Balmoral1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$2.37
King Edward Avenue475 King Edward - Plan A2BR,1BAC$2.37
435 Albert St. – Domaine 4351 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$2.20
225 MacLaren225 MacLaren St - Plan E2BR,1BAC$2.74
60 Daly Avenue – Canadiana Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BAC$2.64
212 ½ - 216 ½ BankBank St - Plan A1BR,1BAC$2.44
Sussex House1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$2.64
Gloucester ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BAC$2.54
Crystal Arms Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BAC$2.89
53 Maclaren St1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$2.59

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 798 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, ON with pricing that ranges from C$1,250 to C$4,610. There are also 125 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from C$1,650 to C$9,500.

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$1,650 to C$9,500 with an average monthly rent of C$3,827.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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