Cheap Homes for Rent in St Catharines, ON from $1,200 (107 Rentals)

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property at 187 Church St

$1,250

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187 Church St

St CatharinesONL2R 4K8
property at 45 St Paul St W

$1,295 - $1,495

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45 St Paul St W

St CatharinesONL2S 1M9
property at 194 Lake St

$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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194 Lake St

St CatharinesONL2R 5Z1

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property at 7 Centre St

$1,350

1 Bedroom Rentals

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7 Centre St

St CatharinesONL2R 3A6
property at 89 Beech St

$1,375

1 Bedroom Rentals

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89 Beech St

St CatharinesONL2R 2B8

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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property at 3 Water St

$1,500

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3 Water St

St CatharinesONL2R 4T6

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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St Catharines, ON Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St Catharines, ON

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the St Catharines, ON area range in price from $575 to $2,760 with an overall median price of $2,103. The three St Catharines neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Merritton at $850, East District at $900, 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Merritton$1,750$8501
East District$2,035$90028
Central District$2,112$57548
Marsdale$2,125$1,0853
North District$2,299$57587
South Louth Western Hills$2,299$94532

Cheapest Available St Catharines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St Catharines, ON is a Studio unit found at Glenridge Avenue Apartments in the East District neighborhood priced from $1,085. 82 Church St 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glenridge Avenue ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,085
82 Church St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Galeview ApartmentsJr. 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
The CarlisleStudent BachelorStudio,1BA$1,250
614 LakeStudio Promotional Price For First 8 Months*Studio,1BA$1,275
Camelot TowersJunior 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,275
Westchester CrescentNot AvailableStudio,1BA$1,349
378 VineStudio Promotional Price For First 8 Months*Studio,1BA$1,399
Hillcrest Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Catharines, ON

As of July 24, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Regent Student Living4-Br4BR,2BA$0.32
Briarfield Estates - North2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.53
Crown Tower Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.60
483 Linwell Road3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$2.11
Parkway Lofts2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.06
Linden Court3 Bed 1 Bath A3BR,1BA$1.91
Squire Court Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.92
Waverly Place2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$2.13
Galeview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
82 Church St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 St Catharines

What type of rentals are currently available in St Catharines?

There are currently 245 Apartments for Rent in St Catharines, ON with pricing that ranges from $575 to $7,457. There are also 319 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St Catharines ranging from $1,250 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in St Catharines?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in St Catharines ranges from $1,250 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,449.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in St Catharines?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in St Catharines range from $1,850 to $2,524, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,975 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,099.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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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.