
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Ottawa, ON from C$900 (119 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Central area of Ottawa.


494 Somerset St W

Laurier Apartments

The Woodbine

The Ascot

324 Cambridge

Colonel By Towers

84 King Edward Ave
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630 Cummings Ave

Gloucester Apartments

Cooper Ave

301 Rue Wilbrod St

502 Somerset St W

218 Maclaren

467 Slater St.

266 Flora St

625 Borthwick Ave

Concorde Apartments
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Station 27

149 MacLaren

379 Cooper St

212 ½ - 216 ½ Bank

486-486 Albert St

297-297 St. Patrick St

Vista Local

Recital 36 Robinson

The Slayte
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135 MacLaren

Hillside Apartments

65 Sweetland Ave

King Edward Avenue

The Faircrest

325 Lacasse Av

Le Paris Apartments

163 MacLaren St

17 MacDonald St
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360 Deschâtelets Ave.

260 ½ Dalhousie

235 Bay St
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East Central, Ottawa, ON Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Central?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
East Central Studio Apartments | C$1,625 | C$1,295 | C$3,000 |
East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,002 | C$1,100 | C$3,285 |
East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,518 | C$1,350 | C$5,070 |
East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,368 | C$1,040 | C$3,400 |
East Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | C$1,806 | C$900 | C$8,555 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 119 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Central Neighborhood of Ottawa, ON.
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Cheapest Available East Central Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Central area of Ottawa, ON is a 4 Beds unit found at Theo Ottawa - Student Living priced from C$900. 50 Selkirk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from C$1,289. Here are the most affordable East Central apartments for rent in Ottawa, ON:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Theo Ottawa - Student Living | 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom-EC | 4BR,2BA | C$900 |
50 Selkirk | 50 Selkirk - Plan A | Studio,1BA | C$1,289 |
Laurier Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | C$1,299 |
350 Mayfield | 350 Mayfield - Plan A | Studio,1BA | C$1,307 |
The Woodbine | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | C$1,329 |
The Ascot | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | C$1,329 |
Sandy Hill Apartments | Medium Bachelor | Studio,1BA | C$1,329 |
324 Cambridge | 324 Cambridge - Plan A | Studio,1BA | C$1,333 |
James Court / Balfour Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | C$1,400 |
The Cardinal | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Affordable | 1BR,1BA | C$1,409 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, ON
As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the C$2.12 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Ballantyne Luxury Apartments in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from C$3,240. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the 2 Bedroom C Model at Juliana Apartments starting at C$2,984 with a C$1.99 price per square foot in the East Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ballantyne Luxury Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | C$2.12 |
Juliana Apartments | 2 Bedroom C | 2BR,2BA | C$1.99 |
Forestview Townhomes | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | C$1.90 |
Aspen Village Townhomes | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | C$1.89 |
Pointe-Gatineau | Three Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,1BA | C$1.38 |
Faircrest Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Upper Unit | 2BR,2BA | C$1.98 |
Hunter’s Point Townhomes | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | C$2.19 |
Sandringham | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | C$1.87 |
JGR | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | C$1.91 |
The Cardinal | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Affordable | 1BR,1BA | C$2.14 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Central is under C$1,409.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Central?
The cheapest apartment in East Central is Cooper Ave which is listed at C$1,400, while the average apartment in East Central costs C$2,590.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Central?
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 64 regular apartments in East Central that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Central?
Cheap apartments in East Central have an average cost of C$454 which is C$2,136 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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.

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