Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Ottawa, ON from $900 (166 Rentals)

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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 Cartier Square Apartments priced from $1,149. Petries Landing I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,151. Here are the most affordable East Central apartments for rent in Ottawa, ON:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cartier Square ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,149
Petries Landing I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,151
Acadia ApartmentsBachStudio,1BA$1,249
50 SelkirkStudioStudio,1BA$1,268
145 Stewart St. – The StatesmanBachelorStudio,1BA$1,299
544 Albert S. W.1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,300
255 Stewart StreetStudio Promotion for 8 MonthsStudio,1BA$1,309
324 CambridgeStudio*Studio,1BA$1,312
Dow's Lake TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,329
Elgin Square ApartmentsBach1BR,1BA$1,329

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, ON

As of July 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $1.35 price per square foot Gladstone & Bell (176 Bell) - Plan A Model at Gladstone & Bell in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $2,055. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Aspen Village Townhomes starting at $2,725 with a $1.93 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gladstone & BellGladstone & Bell (176 Bell) - Plan A2BR,1BA$1.35
Aspen Village Townhomes3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.93
Pointe-GatineauThree Bedroom Townhouse3BR,1BA$1.42
Forestview Townhomes2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.02
Gilboa Place2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.81
Bona Vista ApartmentsSmall Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.14
Heritage Lofts I&II1 Bed 1 Bath B - Loft I1BR,1BA$2.10
Cyrville Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07
60 Daly Avenue – Canadiana ApartmentsBachelorStudio ,1BA$1.87
Tiffany Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07

Frequently Asked Questions about East Central

What type of rentals are currently available in East Central?

There are currently 2067 Apartments for Rent in East Central, ON with pricing that ranges from $825 to $14,279. There are also 969 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Central ranging from $950 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Central ranges from $950 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,266.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Central?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Central range from $932 to $5,955, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,140 to $5,916. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $850.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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