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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Ottawa, ON from $600 (77 Rentals)
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The Woodbine
2750 Carousel CresOttawa, ON K1T 1Z5
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Saratoga Place
2700 Saratoga Place StOttawa, ON K1T 1W4
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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
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Colonel By Towers
315 Holmwood AvOttawa, ON K1S 2R2
314 Frank St
OttawaONK2P 0X8
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324 Cambridge
324 Cambridge St NOttawa, ON K1R 7B2
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Sandy Hill Apartments
353 Friel StOttawa, ON K1H 5M5
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425 Elgin
425 Elgin StOttawa, ON K2P 1N5
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362 McArthur & 388-390 Irwin Miller
362 Mcarthur AvOttawa, ON K1L 6N7
625 Borthwick Ave
OttawaONK1K 2L8
630 Cummings Ave
OttawaONK1K 2K6
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The Faircrest
1833 Frobisher LnOttawa, ON K1G 0E8
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149 MacLaren
149 Maclaren StOttawa, ON K2P 0K8
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Champlain Towers
200 Rideau TerOttawa, ON K1M 0Z2
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Waterford
1241 Kilborn PlOttawa, ON K1H 1A5
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Cooper Ave
250-254 Cooper StOttawa, ON K2P 1P9
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MacConnor Apartments
250 O'Connor StOttawa, ON K2P 1V2
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185 Mcarthur Av
OttawaONK1L 6P6
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Recital 36 Robinson
36 Robinson AvOttawa, ON K1N 8N9
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135 MacLaren
135 Maclaren StOttawa, ON K2P 0K8
301 Rue Wilbrod St
OttawaONK1N 6M3
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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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Wentworth Plaza
257 Lisgar StOttawa, ON K2P 0C7
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The Edgedale
Heron LnOttawa, ON
502 Somerset St W
OttawaONK1R 5J7
37 Adeline St
OttawaONK1S 3L2
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The Ascot
2710 Saratoga PlOttawa, ON K1T 1Z2
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255 Stewart
255 Stewart StOttawa, ON K1N 6K3
119 Daly Ave
OttawaONK1N 6E6
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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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2805-2889 Cedarwood Dr
2805-2889 Cedarwood DrOttawa, ON K1V 8Y5
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Croydon Apartments
201 Mcleod StOttawa, ON K2P 0Z9
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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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335 MacLaren St. – The New Yorker
335 Maclaren StOttawa, ON K2P 0M5
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Sadler's Court Apartments
67 Cartier StOttawa, ON K2P 1J6
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180 Beausoleil Dr
180 Beausoleil DrOttawa, ON K1N 8X8
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60 Daly Avenue – Canadiana Apartments
48-60 Daly AvOttawa, ON K1N 6E5
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Baycrest Apartments
2851 Baycrest DrOttawa, ON K1V 8V7
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Kingsview Apartments
1725 Riverside DrOttawa, ON K1G 4J4
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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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Gloucester Place
210 Gloucester StOttawa, ON K2P 2K4
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The Brant
366 Brant StOttawa, ON K1L 6V6
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Stonecliffe Apartments
175 Bronson AveOttawa, ON K1R 6H2
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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 | $1,590 | $600 | $2,300 |
| East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,017 | $1,050 | $4,485 |
| East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,456 | $1,300 | $5,500 |
| East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,394 | $1,454 | $3,400 |
| East Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,343 | $1,154 | $1,550 |
| 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 1 Bed unit found at Progrès priced from $999. Theo Ottawa - Student Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,237. 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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| Progrès | One Bedroom Basement Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Theo Ottawa - Student Living | 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom | 4BR,4BA | $1,237 |
| The Woodbine | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,249 |
| 50 Selkirk | 50 Selkirk - Plan A | Studio,1BA | $1,269 |
| 350 Mayfield | 350 Mayfield - Plan A | Studio,1BA | $1,287 |
| Colonel By Towers | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| 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 | $1,349 |
| 362 McArthur & 388-390 Irwin Miller | 1 Bedroom Promotional Pricing for 8 Months | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, ON
As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $1.86 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Forestview Townhomes in the in the East Central neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Aspen Village Townhomes starting at $2,640 with a $1.87 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestview Townhomes | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Aspen Village Townhomes | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Hunter’s Point Townhomes | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 50 Laurier | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
| Sandringham | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| Ogilvie & Elmridge | Ogilvie & Elmridge - Townhome B | 3BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 435 Albert St. – Domaine 435 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 290-296 Mona & 320 Montreal | 290 Mona - Plan A | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Place du Golf | Two Bedroom Apartment - 488 Rue Gouin | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| JGR | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
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 $1,349.
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 $2,640.
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 78 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 $519 which is $2,121 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
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