
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Peterborough, ON from $1,249 (40 Rentals)
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1200 Talwood Court

1211 Goodfellow Road

Parkhill

1001 Talwood Drive

836 Talwood Dr

Tarawood Place

1556 Redwood Dr
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805 Morphet Ave

1260 Pulpit Rd

238 Spencleys Ln

203-203 Rubidge St

260 Lansdowne St W

1219 Cartier Blvd

64 Lynch St

1103 Huntington Cir
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219 Stewart St

688 Aylmer St N

688 Aylmer St N

812 Schneider Pl

812 Schneider Pl

212 Brock St, Unit 106

310 Mason Ave

212 Brock St, Unit 106
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Delta Apartments

646 Park St N

450 Weller St

450 Weller St

826 Fairbairn St

164 Stewart St

Time Square Apartments

209 Stewart St
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209 Stewart St

104 Aylmer St N, Unit Lower

104 Aylmer St N, Unit Lower

106 Lansdowne St W

106 Lansdowne St W

693 Hawley St

693 Hawley St

Burnham Place
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Peterborough?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Peterborough Studio Apartments | $1,249 | $1,249 | $1,249 |
| Cheap Peterborough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $1,448 | $2,190 |
| Cheap Peterborough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $1,680 | $2,500 |
| Cheap Peterborough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,396 | $2,187 | $3,790 |
| Cheap Peterborough 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonnel Apartments | Bachelor | Studio, 1BA | $1,249 |
| 826 Fairbairn St | 2nd Floor | 2BR, 1BA | $1,600 |
| Time Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,620 |
| Parkhill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,650 |
| 1001 Talwood Drive | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,664 |
| 836 Talwood Dr | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1,671 |
| Tarawood Place | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR, 1BA | $1,700 |
| 791 Sherbrooke St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1,800 |
| 1211 Goodfellow Road | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1,824 |
| Delta Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1189 Talwood Court | 3 Bedroom | 3BR, 1.5BA | $2.19 |
| 475 George Street North | 3 Beds, 2 Baths | 3BR, 2BA | $3.99 |
| 1200 Talwood Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $2.20 |
| 836 Talwood Dr | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.88 |
| 1211 Goodfellow Road | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $2.24 |
| Parkhill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.06 |
| 1001 Talwood Drive | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.52 |
| Tarawood Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR, 1BA | $2.73 |
| Delta Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $3.20 |
| McDonnel Apartments | Bachelor | Studio, 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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Written by: Robin Stewart
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