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Cheap Apartments for Rent in St Catharines, ON from $500 (12 Rentals)
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$1,195 - $1,5201 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
82 Church St
82 Church StSt Catharines, ON L2R 3C6
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$1,245 - $1,4751 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Galeview Apartments
46 Gale CresSt Catharines, ON L2R 7R1
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$1,295 - $1,6701 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Camelot Towers
137 Church StSt Catharines, ON L2R 3E3
7 Centre St
St CatharinesONL2R 3A6
70 Queenston St
St CatharinesONL2R 2Z2
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$1,088 - $1,4181 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Mountbel Apartments
5 Louis AveSt Catharines, ON L2M 6R3
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$1,175 - $2,000Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Vine Street Apartments
273 Vine StSt Catharines, ON L2M 7P7
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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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$1,300 - $1,3951 Bedroom Apartments
233 St. Paul St
233 St. Paul StSt Catharines, ON L2R 3M6
21 Colborne St
ThoroldONL2V 3P8
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$1,297Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
43 Ormond Street S
43 Ormond St SThorold, ON L2V 1Y3
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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 | $1,471 | $1,250 | $1,769 |
| Cheap St Catharines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $550 | $2,415 |
| Cheap St Catharines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $1,189 | $2,755 |
| Cheap St Catharines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,162 | $1,775 | $2,450 |
| 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: 01/26/2026Current apartment rentals in the St Catharines, ON area range in price from $550 to $2,755 with an overall median price of $2,073. The three St Catharines neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Marsdale at $1,159, East District at $1,195, and Merritton at $1,159. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsdale | $1,795 | $1,159 | 29 |
| East District | $1,995 | $1,195 | 34 |
| Merritton | $1,995 | $1,159 | 34 |
| Central District | $2,047 | $550 | 43 |
| South Louth Western Hills | $2,195 | $1,159 | 26 |
| North District | $2,412 | $550 | 54 |
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 $1,245. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St Catharines apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 82 Church St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Galeview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| Camelot Towers | Junior 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| 233 St. Paul St | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| 143 Westchester Crescent | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Catharines, ON
As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Catharines area is the $0.33 price per square foot 3-Br Model at Regent Student Living in the in the Central District neighborhood starting from $825. 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. |
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| Regent Student Living | 3-Br | 3BR,2BA | $0.33 |
| Briarfield Estates - North | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Carriage Mews | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Crown Tower Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.91 |
| 70 Roehampton | 70 Roehampton Dr - Plan D | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| St. Augustine Place | 2 Bed 2 Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Squire Court Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Hillcrest Terrace | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Linden Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 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 $1,515.
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 $2,073.
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 45 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 $592 which is $1,481 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Catharines.
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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
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