
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Ottawa, ON from $500 (73 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Central area of Ottawa.


324 Cambridge

494 Somerset St W

379 Cooper St

84 King Edward Ave

139 Stewart St
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149 MacLaren

The Faircrest

Gloucester Apartments

Cooper Ave

Champlain Towers

Recital 36 Robinson

135 MacLaren

301 Rue Wilbrod St

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Wentworth Plaza

502 Somerset St W

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625 Borthwick Ave
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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 | $1,583 | $600 | $2,394 |
| East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,978 | $650 | $3,290 |
| East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,445 | $656 | $5,500 |
| East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,419 | $588 | $4,858 |
| East Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,064 | $554 | $1,450 |
| East Central 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,861 | $4,861 | $4,861 |
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There are currently 73 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 Studio unit found at The Cardinal priced from $1,109. 324 Cambridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,286. Here are the most affordable East Central apartments for rent in Ottawa, ON:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cardinal | 0 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,109 |
| 324 Cambridge | 324 Cambridge - Plan A | Studio,1BA | $1,286 |
| 50 Selkirk | 50 Selkirk - Plan A | Studio,1BA | $1,289 |
| Saratoga Place | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Saint-James | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| 350 Mayfield | 350 Mayfield - Plan A | Studio,1BA | $1,307 |
| Laurier Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,339 |
| 425 Elgin | Studio Promotion for 8 Months | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
| Sandy Hill Apartments | Small Bachelor with A/C | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
| 214 Metcalfe | 214 Metcalfe St - Plan B | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, ON
As of November 25, 2025 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 $2,675 with a $1.90 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 | $1.90 |
| Hunter’s Point Townhomes | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| The Faircrest | 3 Bedroom A | 3BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| Beaconwood Village Townhomes | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Ogilvie & Elmridge | Ogilvie & Elmridge - Townhome B | 3BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 435 Albert St. – Domaine 435 | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| Saint-James | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Place du Golf | Two Bedroom Apartment - 703 Rue Asselin | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 641-649 Rideau St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
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 Enfield Apartments which is listed at $1,399, while the average apartment in East Central costs $4,861.
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 49 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 $421 which is $4,440 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.
Expert Rental Resources
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