
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, ON from C$500 (21 Rentals)
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271-271 Lester St

253-253 Lester St

261 Lester St

392 Albert St

King Street Towers - Student Living
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275 Larch St

MyRez On Lester - Student Living

University Place - 50 University Ave E
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Waterloo, ON Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waterloo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Waterloo Studio Apartments | C$1,031 | C$750 | C$1,550 |
Cheap Waterloo 1 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,022 | C$575 | C$2,949 |
Cheap Waterloo 2 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,324 | C$1,350 | C$4,505 |
Cheap Waterloo 3 Bedroom Apartments | C$3,211 | C$2,050 | C$4,365 |
Cheap Waterloo 4 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,912 | C$830 | C$5,400 |
Waterloo 5 Bedroom Apartments | C$3,485 | C$750 | C$6,450 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waterloo, ON
Pricing Updated: 09/04/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Waterloo Uptown | C$3,375 | C$575 | 89 |
Waterloo North East | C$4,365 | C$750 | 101 |
Waterloo North West | C$4,365 | C$575 | 125 |
Waterloo University | C$4,365 | C$575 | 125 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The MARQ Waterloo at 345 King Street North | 1 Room in a 5 Bedroom Immediate (12 Months) | 5BR,2BA | C$599 |
261 Lester St | 0 Beds, 2 Baths | Studio,2BA | C$750 |
Spring Village | 1 Bedroom Shared Accommodation | 1BR,1BA | C$785 |
King Street Towers - Student Living | 4 Bedroom/ 3 Bath | 4BR,3BA | C$830 |
The Marq | 1 Room in a 4 Bedroom Immedaite (12 Months) | 4BR,2BA | C$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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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MyRez On Lester - Student Living | 5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath | 5BR,2.5BA | C$0.81 |
200 Shakespeare Drive | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | C$1.58 |
295 Lester St | 295 Lester St | 5BR,5BA | C$0.64 |
Queen Margaret II | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | C$1.62 |
Preston House - Student Living | 5 Bedroom, 5 Bath | 5BR,5BA | C$1.27 |
Bridgeport House - Student Living | 5 Bedroom, 5 Bath | 5BR,5BA | C$1.22 |
The MARQ Waterloo at 345 King Street North | 1 Room in a 5 Bedroom SEPT. (12 Months) | 5BR,2BA | C$0.85 |
Fergus House - Student Living | 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom | 4BR,4BA | C$1.37 |
Hespeler House - Student Living | 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom | 4BR,4BA | C$1.46 |
The Marq | 1 Room in a 4 Bedroom Immedaite (12 Months) | 4BR,2BA | C$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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