
Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in St Catharines, ON from $500 (16 Rentals)
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Galeview Apartments

Glenridge Avenue Apartments

Hillcrest Terrace

Waverly Place
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260 Grantham Ave

1 Eastchester Avenue

St. Lawrence Village

Oakdale Heights

Vine Street Apartments
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233 St. Paul St

Mountbel Apartments

Centennial Place 2

99 Church St

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Niagara Student Living
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14 Front St N
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St Catharines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Catharines Studio Apartments | $1,420 | $850 | $1,700 |
| St Catharines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,633 | $575 | $2,415 |
| St Catharines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,189 | $2,760 |
| St Catharines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,758 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| St Catharines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,858 | $1,099 | $8,564 |
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.