Cheap Apartments for Rent in Peterborough, ON from $1,249 (40 Rentals)

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property at 1556 Redwood Dr
$575
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1556 Redwood Dr

PeterboroughONK9K 1B4

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property at 805 Morphet Ave
$600
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805 Morphet Ave

PeterboroughONK9J 2X7
property at 1260 Pulpit Rd
$650
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1260 Pulpit Rd

PeterboroughONK9K 1H5
property at 238 Spencleys Ln
$650
1 Bedroom Rentals
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238 Spencleys Ln

PeterboroughONK9H 1R9
property at 1219 Cartier Blvd
$700
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1219 Cartier Blvd

PeterboroughONK9H 6S2
property at 64 Lynch St
$700
1 Bedroom Rentals
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64 Lynch St

PeterboroughONK9J 5A9

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property at 219 Stewart St
$750
3 Bedroom Rentals
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219 Stewart St

PeterboroughONK9J 3M6

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Delta Apartments
$1,555 - $2,220Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delta Apartments

909 Clonsilla AvePeterborough, ON K9J 8B2
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826 Fairbairn St
$1,600 - $1,7002 Bedroom Apartments

826 Fairbairn St

826 Fairbairn StPeterborough, ON K9H 6C1
property at 164 Stewart St
$1,600
1 Bedroom Rentals
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164 Stewart St

PeterboroughONK9J 3M5
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Time Square Apartments
$1,620 - $2,380Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Time Square Apartments

201-211 Hunter St EPeterborough, ON K9H 7L6
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Burnham Place
$1,7001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnham Place

380 Burnham StPeterborough, ON K9H 1T6
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Cheapest Available Peterborough Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Peterborough, ON is a Studio unit found at McDonnel Apartments priced from $1,249. 826 Fairbairn St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Peterborough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
McDonnel ApartmentsBachelorStudio, 1BA$1,249
826 Fairbairn St2nd Floor2BR, 1BA$1,600
Time Square Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1,620
Parkhill1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,650
1001 Talwood Drive1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,664
836 Talwood Dr2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1,671
Tarawood Place2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR, 1BA$1,700
791 Sherbrooke St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$1,800
1211 Goodfellow Road2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1,824
Delta Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peterborough, ON

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Peterborough area is the $2.19 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 1189 Talwood Court starting from $2,510. The second greatest value Peterborough apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 475 George Street North starting at $3,790 with a $3.99 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Peterborough apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1189 Talwood Court3 Bedroom3BR, 1.5BA$2.19
475 George Street North3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR, 2BA$3.99
1200 Talwood Court2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$2.20
836 Talwood Dr2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.88
1211 Goodfellow Road2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$2.24
Parkhill1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.06
1001 Talwood Drive1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.52
Tarawood Place1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR, 1BA$2.73
Delta Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$3.20
McDonnel ApartmentsBachelorStudio, 1BA$3.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Peterborough Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Peterborough Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Peterborough Apartment is $1,448 at McDonnel Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Peterborough Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Peterborough is starting from $1,600 at 826 Fairbairn St.

What is the most affordable Peterborough Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Peterborough Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1211 Goodfellow Road and starts from $2,187.

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