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property at 205 Glynn Ave

205 Glynn Ave

OttawaONK1K 1S4

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property at 180 George St

180 George St

OttawaONK1N 0G8
property at 473 Hilson Ave

473 Hilson Ave

OttawaONK1Z 6C6
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Ottawa, ON Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ottawa, ON

Pricing Updated: 06/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Ottawa, ON area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ottawa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East CentralC$2,434C$650416
Nepean KanataC$2,550C$650923
WestboroC$2,600C$800621
DowntownC$3,084C$650214

Cheapest Available Ottawa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ottawa, ON is a 4 Beds unit found at Theo in the East Central neighborhood priced from C$900. 27 Lucerne & 87 Vanier in the Nepean Kanata neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from C$1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ottawa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Theo4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom4BR,4BAC$900
27 Lucerne & 87 Vanier27 Lucerne - Plan AStudio,1BAC$1,050
Le Faubourg de L'ile1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,234
60 Daly Avenue – Canadiana ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,299
Avalon Park2470 Southvale - Plan BStudio,1BAC$1,345
Sandy Hill ApartmentsMedium BachelorStudio,1BAC$1,349
Saratoga PlaceBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,349
Lord RichmondBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,355
Champlain TowersBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,395
384 MacLaren St. – Shorncliffe ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BAC$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ottawa 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 Ottawa apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Jubilee Townhomes starting at C$2,240 with a C$1.55 price per square foot in the Nepean Kanata neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ottawa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Beaconwood Village Townhomes4 Beds, 1 Baths4BR,1BAC$1.98
Jubilee Townhomes2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BAC$1.55
Aspen Village Townhomes3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BAC$1.82
KoL Townhomes3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BAC$1.89
Park Ridge Place I-III2 Bedroom2BR,2BAC$2.14
Forestview Townhomes2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BAC$2.00
Heritage Lofts I&II3 Bed 1 Bath A - Loft I3BR,1BAC$2.09
Place du GolfThree Bedroom Townhouse - 683 Rue Asselin3BR,1.5BAC$1.90
South Centrepointe2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BAC$2.04
Le Faubourg de L'ile2 Bedroom A2BR,1BAC$1.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ottawa

What type of rentals are currently available in Ottawa?

There are currently 2904 Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON with pricing that ranges from C$650 to C$13,500. There are also 611 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ottawa ranging from C$750 to C$9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ottawa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ottawa ranges from C$750 to C$9,500 with an average monthly rent of C$3,408.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ottawa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ottawa range from C$1,040 to C$4,895, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from C$750 to C$6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from C$2,199 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at C$900.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.