252 Vine St S
St CatharinesONL2R 3Y7
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St Catharines, ON from $500 (111 Rentals)
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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
259 St. Paul St
St CatharinesONL2R 3M7
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Glenridge Avenue Apartments
221 Glenridge AveSt Catharines, ON L2T 3Y4
70 Queenston St
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19 Seneca St
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Camelot Towers
137 Church StSt Catharines, ON L2R 3E3
17 Kirk St
St CatharinesONL2S 1B8
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165 Ontario
165 Ontario StSt Catharines, ON L2R 5K4
20 Bradmon Dr
St CatharinesONL2M 3S5
33 Ontario St
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52 Bogart St
St CatharinesONL2M 1G3
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Hillcrest Terrace
1 Clark StSt Catharines, ON L2R 7L5
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260 Grantham Ave
260 Grantham AveSt Catharines, ON L2M 4Z7
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Waverly Place
97 Rockwood AveSt Catharines, ON L2P 3V4
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1 Eastchester Avenue
1 Eastchester AvSt Catharines, ON L2P 2V4
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158 Ontario
158 Ontario StSt Catharines, ON L2R 5K6
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St. Lawrence Village
3 Leaside DrSt Catharines, ON L2M 4G1
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73 Vine St S
St CatharinesONL2R 3X9
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$1,584 - $2,449Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
378 Vine
378 Vine StSt Catharines, ON L2M 7P1
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$1,599 - $2,349Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
614 Lake
614 Lake StSt Catharines, ON L2N 4J1
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$1,645 - $2,0501 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1
Oakdale Heights
16 Capner StSt Catharines, ON L2P 3X4
8 Bruce St
St CatharinesONL2R 5S6
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$950 - $1,350Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Park View Place
137 Ontario StSt Catharines, ON L2R 2V8
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$994 - $2,7991 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
375 Scott St
375 Scott StSt Catharines, ON L2M 3W3
99 Page St
St CatharinesONL2R 4A8
99 Page St
St CatharinesONL2R 4A8
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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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$1,200 - $1,7001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
37 Rykert St
37 Rykert StSt Catharines, ON L2S 2S5
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233 St. Paul St
233 St. Paul StSt Catharines, ON L2R 3M6
86 Church St
St CatharinesONL2R 3C8
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$1,250 - $1,7001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Mountbel Apartments
5 Louis AveSt Catharines, ON L2M 6R3
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$1,250 - $2,250Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Tuscany Village Apartments
380-382 Vine StSt Catharines, ON L2M 4T6
41 Welland Ave
St CatharinesONL2R 2M4
7 Centre St
St CatharinesONL2R 3A6
45 St Paul St W
St CatharinesONL2S 1M9
187 Church St
St CatharinesONL2R 4K8
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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
5 Centre St
St CatharinesONL2R 3A6
3 Water St
St CatharinesONL2R 4T6
462 Carlton St
St CatharinesONL2M 4X1
462 Carlton St
St CatharinesONL2M 4X1
31 Raymond St
St CatharinesONL2R 2T3
31 Raymond St
St CatharinesONL2R 2T3
137 Oakdale Ave
St CatharinesONL2P 2L3
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$1,425Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
St. Lawrence Village II
27 Leaside DrSt Catharines, ON L2M 7X1
268 Oakdale Ave
St CatharinesONL2P 2K4
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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 | $1,420 | $850 | $1,700 |
| Cheap St Catharines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,633 | $575 | $2,415 |
| Cheap St Catharines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,189 | $2,760 |
| Cheap St Catharines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,758 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap St Catharines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,858 | $1,099 | $8,564 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St Catharines, ON
Pricing Updated: 06/12/2026Current apartment rentals in the St Catharines, ON area range in price from $575 to $11,649 with an overall median price of $2,837. The three St Catharines neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Merritton at $850, East District at $945, 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 | $850 | $850 | 1 |
| East District | $2,095 | $945 | 23 |
| Central District | $2,299 | $575 | 41 |
| North District | $2,362 | $575 | 81 |
| South Louth Western Hills | $2,397 | $945 | 29 |
| Marsdale | $7,022 | $1,099 | 4 |
Cheapest Available St Catharines Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in St Catharines, ON is a 1 Bed unit found at 375 Scott St in the North District neighborhood priced from $994. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 375 Scott St | Senior Housing | 1BR,1BA | $994 |
| Galeview Apartments | Jr. 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| 82 Church St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Camelot Towers | Junior 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| 165 Ontario | 165 Ontario - Plan E | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Hillcrest Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| 260 Grantham Ave | 1 Bedroom Model | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 1 Eastchester Avenue | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| The Carlisle | Student Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| 158 Ontario | 1 Bed Promotional Price for First 7 Months* | 1BR,1BA | $1,564 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Catharines, ON
As of June 12, 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 |
| Lakeshore Valley | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.08 |
| Parkway Lofts | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 70 Roehampton | 70 Roehampton Dr - Plan A | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Squire Court Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Waverly Place | 2 Bed 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Galeview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Hillcrest Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 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 $1,564.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Catharines?
The cheapest apartment in St Catharines is 375 Scott St which is listed at $994, while the average apartment in St Catharines costs $2,837.
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 26 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 $438 which is $2,399 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Catharines.
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