
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St Catharines, ON from $500 (166 Rentals)
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166 Welland Av

82 Church St

10 Seneca St

99 Haig St

Galeview Apartments

259 St. Paul St

Camelot Towers

19 Seneca St

20 Bradmon Dr
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252 Vine St

61 Pelham Rd

165 Ontario

171 King St

35 Niagara St

378 Vine

Hillcrest Terrace

260 Grantham Ave

1 Eastchester Avenue

St. Lawrence Village
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614 Lake

Waverly Place

73 Vine St S

47 Regent Dr

166 Geneva St

158 Ontario

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27 Grenadier Crt, Unit 30

14 Woodland Av

70 Roehampton
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Linden Court

107 Lake St

Crown Tower Apartments

Oakdale Heights

Vine Street Apartments

37 Rykert St

233 St. Paul St

Tuscany Village Apartments

Mountbel Apartments

187 Church St
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49 Berryman Ave

292 Welland Ave

Park View Place

45 St Paul St W

Westchester Crescent

31 Raymond St, Unit 5

31 Raymond St, Unit 5

33 Adelene Crescent

194 Lake St

33 Adelene Crescent
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St Catharines, ON Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St Catharines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap St Catharines Studio Apartments | $1,358 | $850 | $1,716 |
| Cheap St Catharines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $575 | $2,415 |
| Cheap St Catharines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,922 | $1,189 | $2,760 |
| Cheap St Catharines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $1,850 | $2,524 |
| Cheap St Catharines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,411 | $1,099 | $7,679 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St Catharines, ON
Pricing Updated: 07/26/2026Current apartment rentals in the St Catharines, ON area range in price from $575 to $2,760 with an overall median price of $2,103. The three St Catharines neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Merritton at $850, East District at $900, and Central District at $575. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St Catharines Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merritton | $1,750 | $850 | 1 |
| East District | $2,035 | $900 | 30 |
| Central District | $2,112 | $575 | 48 |
| Marsdale | $2,125 | $1,085 | 3 |
| North District | $2,299 | $575 | 87 |
| South Louth Western Hills | $2,299 | $945 | 32 |
Cheapest Available St Catharines Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in St Catharines, ON is a 1 Bed unit found at 82 Church St in the Central District neighborhood priced from $1,195. Galeview Apartments in the Central District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St Catharines apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Church St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Galeview Apartments | Jr. 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Carlisle | Student Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Camelot Towers | Junior 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Westchester Crescent | Not Available | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
| 378 Vine | Studio Promotional Price For First 8 Months* | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Hillcrest Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| 40 Front St | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| 1 Eastchester Avenue | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Catharines, ON
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Catharines area is the $0.32 price per square foot 4-Br Model at Regent Student Living in the in the Central District neighborhood starting from $789. The second greatest value St Catharines apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Briarfield Estates - North starting at $2,399 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the North District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St Catharines apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Student Living | 4-Br | 4BR,2BA | $0.32 |
| Briarfield Estates - North | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Crown Tower Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.59 |
| 483 Linwell Road | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Parkway Lofts | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Linden Court | 3 Bed 1 Bath A | 3BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Squire Court Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Waverly Place | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Galeview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 82 Church St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St Catharines Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in St Catharines?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St Catharines is under $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Catharines?
The cheapest apartment in St Catharines is 82 Church St which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in St Catharines costs $2,103.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in St Catharines?
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 38 regular apartments in St Catharines 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 St Catharines?
Cheap apartments in St Catharines have an average cost of $485 which is $1,618 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Catharines.
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