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119 Daly Ave
OttawaONK1N 6E6
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50 Selkirk
50 Selkirk StOttawa, ON K1L 6M9
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350 Mayfield
350 Mayfield StOttawa, ON K1L 7W1
494 Somerset St W
OttawaONK1R 5J8
314 Frank St
OttawaONK2P 0X8
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324 Cambridge
324 Cambridge St NOttawa, ON K1R 7B2
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425 Elgin
425 Elgin StOttawa, ON K2P 1N5
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Sandy Hill Apartments
353 Friel StOttawa, ON K1H 5M5
625 Borthwick Ave
OttawaONK1K 2L8
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630 Cummings Ave
OttawaONK1K 2K6
139 Stewart St
OttawaONK1N 6J2
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362 McArthur & 388-390 Irwin Miller
362 Mcarthur AvOttawa, ON K1L 6N7
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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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Cooper Ave
250-254 Cooper StOttawa, ON K2P 1P9
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214 Metcalfe
214 Metcalfe StOttawa, ON K2P 1P7
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Alta Vista Towers
1545 Alta Vista DrOttawa, ON K1G 3P4
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Rivervale Apartments
25 Mcarthur AveOttawa, ON K1L 6R3
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Riverflow Residences
550 Wilbrod StOttawa, ON K1N 9M3
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Somerset Manor/ Le Quai D'Orsay
210 Somerset St WOttawa, ON K2P 0J4
467 Slater St.
OttawaONK1R 5C2
379 Cooper St
OttawaONK2P 0G8
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Wentworth Plaza
257 Lisgar StOttawa, ON K2P 0C7
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The Edgedale
Heron LnOttawa, ON
502 Somerset St W
OttawaONK1R 5J7
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135 MacLaren
135 Maclaren StOttawa, ON K2P 0K8
37 Adeline St
OttawaONK1S 3L2
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The Woodbine
2750 Carousel CresOttawa, ON K1T 1Z5
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Colonel By Towers
315 Holmwood AvOttawa, ON K1S 2R2
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255 Stewart
255 Stewart StOttawa, ON K1N 6K3
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$959 - $1,809Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments
The Edgedale
2880 Cedarwood DrOttawa, ON K1V 8Y5
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420 Gilmour St
420 Gilmour StOttawa, ON K2P 0R9
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Croydon Apartments
201 Mcleod StOttawa, ON K2P 0Z9
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$1,151 - $7,810Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Petries Landing I
140-180 Prestige CirOttawa, ON K4A 1K4
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2805-2889 Cedarwood Dr
2805-2889 Cedarwood DrOttawa, ON K1V 8Y5
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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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145 Stewart St. – The Statesman
145 Stewart StOttawa, ON K1N 6J4
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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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$1,299 - $2,199Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Sadler's Court Apartments
67 Cartier StOttawa, ON K2P 1J6
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$1,299 - $1,449Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
180 Beausoleil Dr
180 Beausoleil DrOttawa, ON K1N 8X8
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$1,309 - $1,5191 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Baycrest Apartments
2851 Baycrest DrOttawa, ON K1V 8V7
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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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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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Gloucester Place
210 Gloucester StOttawa, ON K2P 2K4
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The Brant
366 Brant StOttawa, ON K1L 6V6
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$1,389 - $2,2541 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Eastwood Park Apartments
335 Mcarthur AvOttawa, ON K1L 6N9
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$1,389Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
197 Cumberland
197 Cumberland StOttawa, ON K1N 7H4
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The Arosa
163-165 Maclaren StOttawa, ON K2P 2G4
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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 |
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| East Central Studio Apartments | $1,655 | $1,269 | $2,918 |
| East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $750 | $3,800 |
| East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,416 | $1,100 | $5,500 |
| East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,951 | $1,020 | $3,039 |
| East Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $965 | $3,684 |
| East Central 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
| East Central 6 Bedroom Apartments | $795 | $795 | $795 |
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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 $995. Progrès has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. 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 | 4BR,2BA | $995 |
| Progrès | One Bedroom Basement Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Petries Landing I | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,151 |
| 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 |
| Eastwood Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,389 |
| 362 McArthur & 388-390 Irwin Miller | 1 Bedroom Promotional Pricing for 8 Months | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| 335 Cooper St. – The Carillon | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| 149 MacLaren | Studio Promotion for 8 Months | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, ON
As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $1.84 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Forestview Townhomes in the in the East Central neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Aspen Village Townhomes starting at $2,595 with a $1.84 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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| Forestview Townhomes | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Aspen Village Townhomes | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Hunter’s Point Townhomes | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Bona Vista Apartments | Small Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| 360 Frank St. – The Edwardian | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 290-296 Mona & 320 Montreal | 290 Mona - Plan A | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Heritage Lofts I&II | 1 Bed 1 Bath B - Loft I | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Gilboa Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Place du Golf | Two Bedroom Apartment - 703 Rue Asselin | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Petries Landing I | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.20 |
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 $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Central?
The cheapest apartment in East Central is Progrès which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in East Central costs $2,600.
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 108 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 $611 which is $1,989 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.
Expert Rental Resources
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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.
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.