
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterloo University Neighborhood of Waterloo, ON from $500 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Waterloo University area of Waterloo.


251-251 Lester St

253-253 Lester St

86 University Av W

271-271 Lester St
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295 Lester St

MyRez On Lester - Student Living

King Street Towers - Student Living

308 King

308 Hawthorn St
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261 Lester St

Spring Village

253 Lester St

251 Lester St

185 King St N
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311 Batavia Pl
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waterloo University?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo University Studio Apartments | $1,425 | $1,425 | $1,425 |
| Waterloo University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,197 | $575 | $2,700 |
| Waterloo University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,358 | $1,213 | $4,505 |
| Waterloo University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,625 | $1,200 | $2,050 |
| Waterloo University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,187 | $1,060 | $1,295 |
| Waterloo University 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,537 | $700 | $5,650 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Waterloo University Neighborhood of Waterloo, ON.
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Cheapest Available Waterloo University Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waterloo University area of Waterloo, ON is a 1 Bed unit found at Spring Village priced from $785. Preston House - Student Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Waterloo University apartments for rent in Waterloo, ON:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Village | 1 Bedroom Shared Accommodation | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Preston House - Student Living | 5 Bedroom, 5 Bath | 5BR,5BA | $1,050 |
| King Street Towers - Student Living | 6 Bedroom/ 5 Bath Tower 2 | 6BR,5BA | $1,060 |
| 308 King | 1 Bedroom 1 Den 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,213 |
| Hespeler House - Student Living | 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom | 4BR,4BA | $1,271 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterloo University, ON
As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterloo University area is the $1.73 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Ivy Towns in the in the Waterloo North East neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Waterloo University 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 University 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 | $1.73 |
| Ivy Two | 3 Beds, 2.5 baths | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.97 |
| Ivy Three | 3 Beds, 2.5 baths | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.35 |
| The Carrick | 2 Bedroom + 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| King Street Towers - Student Living | 4 Bedroom/ 4 Bath | 4BR,4BA | $1.04 |
| Preston House - Student Living | 5 Bedroom, 5 Bath | 5BR,5BA | $1.04 |
| Bridgeport House | 5 Bedroom, 5 Bath | 5BR,5BA | $0.82 |
| Fergus House - Student Living | 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom | 4BR,4BA | $1.31 |
| Hespeler House - Student Living | 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom | 4BR,4BA | $1.38 |
| Beacon Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterloo University Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterloo University?
The cheapest apartment in Waterloo University is Spring Village which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in Waterloo University costs $2,326.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waterloo University?
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 18 regular apartments in Waterloo University that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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