127 Ontario Sta
St CatharinesONL2R 5J9
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252 Vine St S
St CatharinesONL2R 3Y7
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82 Church St
82 Church StSt Catharines, ON L2R 3C6
99 Haig St
St CatharinesONL2R 7G6
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Galeview Apartments
46 Gale CresSt Catharines, ON L2R 7R1
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Camelot Towers
137 Church StSt Catharines, ON L2R 3E3
88 Church Sta
St CatharinesONL2R 3C8
19 Seneca St
St CatharinesONL2R 2V1
49 Berryman Ave
St CatharinesONL2R 3W8
86 Church St
St CatharinesONL2R 3C8
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35 Niagara St
St CatharinesONL2R 4K8
33 Ontario St
St CatharinesONL2R 5J3
137 Oakdale Ave
St CatharinesONL2P 2L3
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165 Ontario
165 Ontario StSt Catharines, ON L2R 5K4
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St. Lawrence Village
3 Leaside DrSt Catharines, ON L2M 4G1
20 Bradmon Dr
St CatharinesONL2M 3S5
70 Queenston St
St CatharinesONL2R 2Z2
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1 Eastchester Avenue
1 Eastchester AvSt Catharines, ON L2P 2V4
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260 Grantham Ave
260 Grantham AveSt Catharines, ON L2M 4Z7
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Hillcrest Terrace
1 Clark StSt Catharines, ON L2R 7L5
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17 Kirk St
St CatharinesONL2S 1B8
78 Geneva St
St CatharinesONL2R 4M8
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Waverly Place
97 Rockwood AveSt Catharines, ON L2P 3V4
73 Vine St S
St CatharinesONL2R 3X9
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614 Lake
614 Lake StSt Catharines, ON L2N 4J1
127 Ontario St
St CatharinesONL2R 5J9
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Park View Place
137 Ontario StSt Catharines, ON L2R 2V8
155 Lake St
St CatharinesONL2R 5Y6
155 Lake St
St CatharinesONL2R 5Y6
155 Lake St
St CatharinesONL2R 5Y6
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155 Lake St
St CatharinesONL2R 5Y6
63 Pelham Rd
St CatharinesONL2S 1R6
99 Haig St
St CatharinesONL2R 7G6
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Vine Street Apartments
273 Vine StSt Catharines, ON L2M 7P7
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37 Rykert St
37 Rykert StSt Catharines, ON L2S 2S5
131 Vine St S
St CatharinesONL2R 2P9
7 Centre St
St CatharinesONL2R 3A6
88 Church St
St CatharinesONL2R 3C8
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$1,250 - $2,250Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Tuscany Village Apartments
380-382 Vine StSt Catharines, ON L2M 4T6
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Mountbel Apartments
5 Louis AveSt Catharines, ON L2M 6R3
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9 Masterson Dr
St CatharinesONL2T 3N9
19 Seneca St
St CatharinesONL2R 2V1
63 Pelham Rd
St CatharinesONL2S 1R6
45 St Paul St W
St CatharinesONL2S 1M9
215 Glenridge Ave
St CatharinesONL2T 3J7
215 Glenridge Ave
St CatharinesONL2T 3J7
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233 St. Paul St
233 St. Paul StSt Catharines, ON L2R 3M6
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$1,300 - $1,6991 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
143 Westchester Ave
143 Westchester AveSt Catharines, ON L2P 2N8
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$1,349 - $1,699Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Westchester Crescent
139-143 Westchester CresSt Catharines, ON L2P 2N8
35 Niagara St
St CatharinesONL2R 4K8
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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 | $1,463 | $850 | $1,716 |
| Cheap St Catharines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $461 | $2,415 |
| Cheap St Catharines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,954 | $1,189 | $2,760 |
| Cheap St Catharines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,904 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap St Catharines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,159 | $1,159 | $1,159 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St Catharines, ON
Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026Current apartment rentals in the St Catharines, ON area range in price from $461 to $12,921 with an overall median price of $3,149. The three St Catharines neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East District at $945, Central District at $461, and Merritton at $850. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East District | $2,145 | $945 | 25 |
| Central District | $2,287 | $461 | 45 |
| Merritton | $2,299 | $850 | 36 |
| South Louth Western Hills | $2,299 | $945 | 28 |
| North District | $2,399 | $461 | 79 |
| Marsdale | $7,468 | $1,159 | 2 |
Cheapest Available St Catharines Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in St Catharines, ON is a 1 Bed unit found at 14 Front St N in the Merritton neighborhood priced from $850. Niagara Student Living in the Merritton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St Catharines apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Front St N | 1 Bedroom Model | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Niagara Student Living | 1 Bedroom Model | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 82 Church St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Galeview Apartments | Jr. 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| 143 Westchester Ave | Bachelor | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| 43 Ormond Street South | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Westchester Crescent | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
| Camelot Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| 165 Ontario | 165 Ontario - Plan E | Studio,1BA | $1,449 |
| 1 Eastchester Avenue | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Catharines, ON
As of April 28, 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 3 Bedroom Model at Willowbrook Place starting at $2,549 with a $2.32 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 |
| Willowbrook Place | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Regency Towers | 2 Bed 1 Bath A 610 Lake Street | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Hillcrest Terrace | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Waverly Place | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Galeview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 37 Rykert St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Oakdale Heights | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Camelot Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 82 Church St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
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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 14 Front St N which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in St Catharines costs $3,149.
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 33 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 $503 which is $2,646 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Catharines.
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