
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St Catharines, ON from $695 (47 Rentals)
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82 Church St

99 Haig St

35-35 Ontario St

Galeview Apartments

259 St. Paul St

Camelot Towers

19 Seneca St

252 Vine St
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165 Ontario

26 Eastchester Ave

35 Niagara St

162 Louth St

99 Church St

45 St Paul St W

Vine Street Apartments

37 Rykert St

233 St. Paul St
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Tuscany Village Apartments

Mountbel Apartments

187 Church St

29 Haynes Ave

Park View Place

31 Raymond St, Unit 5

31 Raymond St, Unit 5

163 Welland Ave

143 Westchester Crescent, Unit B1
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Westchester Crescent

193-193 Church St

88 Church St

127 Moffatt St

127 Moffatt St

60 Wakelin Terrace

60 Wakelin Terrace

92 Margery Ave

92 Margery Ave
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28 Division St, Unit upper

9 White Ash Rd

9 White Ash Rd

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Niagara Student Living

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14 Front St N

119 Summers Dr

119 Summers Dr

146 Bur Oak Dr

146 Bur Oak Dr
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7 Maitland St

7 Maitland St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St Catharines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap St Catharines Studio Apartments | $1,446 | $1,150 | $1,700 |
| Cheap St Catharines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,660 | $1,095 | $2,415 |
| Cheap St Catharines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $1,259 | $2,760 |
| Cheap St Catharines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,181 | $695 | $2,576 |
| Cheap St Catharines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,106 | $5,010 | $5,202 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St Catharines, ON
Pricing Updated: 09/10/2026Current apartment rentals in the St Catharines, ON area range in price from $695 to $2,760 with an overall median price of $1,804. The three St Catharines neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Louth Western Hills at $1,150, East District at $1,700, and Central District at $1,749. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St Catharines Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Louth Western Hills | $1,150 | $695 | 1 |
| East District | $1,700 | $1,095 | 30 |
| Central District | $1,749 | $1,095 | 46 |
| Merritton | $1,750 | $1,750 | 3 |
| Downtown St Catharines | $1,797 | $1,095 | 34 |
| Marsdale | $1,885 | $695 | 5 |
| North District | $1,885 | $1,095 | 77 |
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 $1,095. 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 | $1,095 |
| Galeview Apartments | Jr. 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Camelot Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| The Carlisle | Student Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| 260 Grantham Ave | 1 Bedroom Model | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 1 Eastchester Avenue | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Ormond Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,511 |
| St. Lawrence Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath C 27 Leaside & 56 Windward | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| 614 Lake | 614 Lake St - Plan B | Studio,1BA | $1,529 |
| 165 Ontario | 165 Ontario - Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Catharines, ON
As of September 11, 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 70 Roehampton Dr - Plan D Model at 70 Roehampton starting at $2,099 with a $2.14 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 |
| 70 Roehampton | 70 Roehampton Dr - Plan D | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Squire Court Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Hillcrest Terrace | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Waverly Place | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Henley & Cypress Gardens Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Glenridge Avenue Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Galeview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Camelot Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 82 Church St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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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 $1,599.
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 $1,095, while the average apartment in St Catharines costs $1,804.
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 37 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 $379 which is $1,425 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Catharines.
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