
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterloo North West Neighborhood of Waterloo, ON from $500 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Waterloo North West area of Waterloo.


251-251 Lester St

253-253 Lester St

271-271 Lester St

MyRez On Lester - Student Living

King Street Towers - Student Living
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308 Hawthorn St

261 Lester St

Spring Village

253 Lester St

251 Lester St

Sage Six
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Waterloo North West, Waterloo, ON Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waterloo North West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo North West Studio Apartments | $1,425 | $1,425 | $1,425 |
| Waterloo North West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $575 | $2,695 |
| Waterloo North West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,439 | $1,800 | $3,719 |
| Waterloo North West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,887 | $1,200 | $2,300 |
| Waterloo North West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,562 | $1,060 | $2,700 |
| Waterloo North West 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,070 | $750 | $1,350 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Waterloo North West Neighborhood of Waterloo, ON.
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Cheapest Available Waterloo North West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waterloo North West area of Waterloo, ON is a 1 Bed unit found at Spring Village priced from $785. MyRez On Lester - Student Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,060. Here are the most affordable Waterloo North West apartments for rent in Waterloo, ON:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Village | 1 Bedroom Shared Accommodation | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| MyRez On Lester - Student Living | 5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath | 5BR,2BA | $1,060 |
| King Street Towers - Student Living | 6 Bedroom/ 5 Bath Tower 2 | 6BR,5BA | $1,060 |
| Preston House - Student Living | 5 Bedroom, 5 Bath | 5BR,5BA | $1,065 |
| Sage Six | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,110 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterloo North West, ON
As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterloo North West area is the $1.90 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Ivy Towns in the in the Waterloo North East neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Waterloo North West apartment is the 3 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Ivy Two starting at $3,000 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Waterloo North East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterloo North West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Towns | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| Ivy Two | 3 Beds, 2.5 baths | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.97 |
| MyRez On Lester - Student Living | 5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath | 5BR,2.5BA | $0.70 |
| Sunnydale | 3 Bedroom(s) and 1.5 Bathroom(s) | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.67 |
| King Street Towers - Student Living | 4 Bedroom/ 4 Bath | 4BR,4BA | $1.04 |
| Beacon Tower | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Preston House - Student Living | 5 Bedroom, 5 Bath | 5BR,5BA | $1.06 |
| Fergus House - Student Living | 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom | 4BR,4BA | $1.31 |
| Hespeler House - Student Living | 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom | 4BR,4BA | $1.38 |
| Parkside Tower | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterloo North West Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterloo North West?
The cheapest apartment in Waterloo North West is Spring Village which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in Waterloo North West costs $2,288.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waterloo North West?
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 19 regular apartments in Waterloo North West 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 North West?
Cheap apartments in Waterloo North West have an average cost of $793 which is $1,495 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterloo North West.
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