
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Ottawa, ON from C$600 (33 Rentals)
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101 Amaya Private

980 Dynes Rd

362 McArthur

430 Lyon St. N
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Saratoga Place

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The Acadian

84 King Edward Ave
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384 MacLaren St. – Shorncliffe Apartments

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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 | C$1,603 | C$1,199 | C$2,283 |
East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | C$1,933 | C$775 | C$2,920 |
East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,370 | C$1,300 | C$3,810 |
East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | C$1,998 | C$1,040 | C$3,400 |
East Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | C$1,267 | C$900 | C$3,200 |
East Central 6 Bedroom Apartments | C$650 | C$650 | C$650 |
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There are currently 33 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 priced from C$900. 60 Daly Avenue – Canadiana Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from C$1,299. 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 | 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom | 4BR,4BA | C$900 |
60 Daly Avenue – Canadiana Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | C$1,299 |
Sandy Hill Apartments | Medium Bachelor | Studio,1BA | C$1,349 |
Saratoga Place | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | C$1,349 |
384 MacLaren St. – Shorncliffe Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | C$1,399 |
The Ascot | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | C$1,399 |
Saguenay Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | C$1,429 |
214 Metcalfe | 214 Metcalfe St - Plan C | Studio,1BA | C$1,429 |
225 MacLaren | 225 MacLaren St - Plan D | Studio,1BA | C$1,449 |
Gloucester Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | C$1,449 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, ON
As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the C$1.98 price per square foot 4 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Beaconwood Village Townhomes in the in the East Central neighborhood starting from C$2,865. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Aspen Village Townhomes starting at C$2,575 with a C$1.83 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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Beaconwood Village Townhomes | 4 Beds, 1 Baths | 4BR,1BA | C$1.98 |
Aspen Village Townhomes | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | C$1.83 |
Forestview Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | C$2.00 |
Heritage Lofts I&II | 3 Bed 1 Bath A - Loft I | 3BR,1BA | C$2.09 |
Ogilvie & Elmridge | Ogilvie & Elmridge - Townhome B | 3BR,1BA | C$2.28 |
435 Albert St. – Domaine 435 | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | C$2.15 |
360 Frank St. – The Edwardian | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | C$2.40 |
Riverside Towers | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | C$2.46 |
Eastwood Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | C$2.36 |
Richlin Apartments | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | C$2.48 |
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$1,449.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Central?
The cheapest apartment in East Central is 218 Maclaren which is listed at C$1,459, while the average apartment in East Central costs C$2,450.
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 54 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$550 which is C$1,900 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Central.
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