Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, ON from C$500 (21 Rentals)

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261 Lester St

WaterlooONN2L 3W6

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property at 275 Larch St

275 Larch St

WaterlooONN2L 3R2
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308 Hawthorn St
Studio Apartments

308 Hawthorn St

308 Hawthorn StWaterloo, ON N2L 3N4
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261 Lester St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

261 Lester St

261 Lester StWaterloo, ON N2L 3W6
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Linden Village
5 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Village

203 Lester StWaterloo, ON N2L 0B5
Student Housing
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Spring Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Village

208 Sunview StWaterloo, ON N2L 3V6
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253 Lester St
Studio Apartments

253 Lester St

253 Lester StWaterloo, ON N2L 3W6
Student Housing
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251 Lester St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

251 Lester St

251 Lester StWaterloo, ON N2L 3W6
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118 Fife Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

118 Fife Ave

118 Fife AveKitchener, ON N2B 3C1
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110 Fife Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

110 Fife Ave

110 Fife AveKitchener, ON N2B 3C1
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Park Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Manor

521 Park StKitchener, ON N2G 1N8
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65 Roy St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

65 Roy St

65 Roy StKitchener, ON N2H 4B4

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waterloo, ON

Pricing Updated: 09/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Waterloo, ON area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Waterloo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Waterloo UptownC$3,375C$57589
Waterloo North EastC$4,365C$750101
Waterloo North WestC$4,365C$575125
Waterloo UniversityC$4,365C$575125

Cheapest Available Waterloo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waterloo, ON is a 5 Beds unit found at The MARQ Waterloo at 345 King Street North in the Waterloo North East neighborhood priced from C$599. 261 Lester St in the Waterloo North East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from C$750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waterloo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The MARQ Waterloo at 345 King Street North1 Room in a 5 Bedroom Immediate (12 Months)5BR,2BAC$599
261 Lester St0 Beds, 2 BathsStudio,2BAC$750
Spring Village1 Bedroom Shared Accommodation1BR,1BAC$785
King Street Towers - Student Living4 Bedroom/ 3 Bath4BR,3BAC$830
The Marq1 Room in a 4 Bedroom Immedaite (12 Months)4BR,2BAC$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, ON

As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterloo area is the C$0.81 price per square foot 5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Model at MyRez On Lester - Student Living in the in the Waterloo North East neighborhood starting from C$1,225. The second greatest value Waterloo apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at 200 Shakespeare Drive starting at C$2,350 with a C$1.58 price per square foot in the Waterloo North West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterloo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MyRez On Lester - Student Living5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath5BR,2.5BAC$0.81
200 Shakespeare Drive2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BAC$1.58
295 Lester St295 Lester St5BR,5BAC$0.64
Queen Margaret II2 Bedroom2BR,2BAC$1.62
Preston House - Student Living5 Bedroom, 5 Bath5BR,5BAC$1.27
Bridgeport House - Student Living5 Bedroom, 5 Bath5BR,5BAC$1.22
The MARQ Waterloo at 345 King Street North1 Room in a 5 Bedroom SEPT. (12 Months)5BR,2BAC$0.85
Fergus House - Student Living4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom4BR,4BAC$1.37
Hespeler House - Student Living4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom4BR,4BAC$1.46
The Marq1 Room in a 4 Bedroom Immedaite (12 Months)4BR,2BAC$1.01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterloo Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterloo?

The cheapest apartment in Waterloo is Spring Village which is listed at C$785, while the average apartment in Waterloo costs C$4,117.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waterloo?

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 155 regular apartments in Waterloo 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 Waterloo?

Cheap apartments in Waterloo have an average cost of C$2,369 which is C$1,748 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterloo.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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