Cheap Homes for Rent in the Waterloo University Neighborhood of Waterloo, ON from $740 (29 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Waterloo University area of Waterloo.

property at 271 Lester St
$700 - $750
1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals
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Furnished

271 Lester St

WaterlooONN2L 3W6

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property at 74 Mcdougall Rd
$900 - $2,400

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Base Rent$900 - $2,400

Total Monthly Price$900 - $2,400
1 To 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent
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74 Mcdougall Rd

WaterlooONN2L 2W5

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property at 312 Erb St W
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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312 Erb St W

WaterlooONN2L 0K9

Cheapest Available Waterloo University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waterloo University area of Waterloo, ON is a 4 Beds unit found at 143 Columbia priced from $590. Walnut Village Inc. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Waterloo University apartments for rent in Waterloo, ON:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
143 ColumbiaLpSt24BR,2BA$590
Walnut Village Inc.1 Bedroom Shared Accommodation1BR,1BA$599
King Street Towers6 Bedroom/ 5 Bath Tower 26BR,5BA$750
Fergus House4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$799
Hespeler House4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$799
Preston House5 Bedroom, 5 Bath5BR,5BA$1,150
255 Sunview St1 Bedroom plus Den1BR,1BA$1,414
250 Lester St2 Bedroom plus Den2BR,1BA$1,449
239 Albert St1 Bedroom plus Dining1BR,1BA$1,463
THE LINQ1 Bedroom plus Dining1BR,1BA$1,468

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterloo University, ON

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterloo University area is the $0.80 price per square foot 5 Bedroom/ 5 Bath Tower 2 Model at King Street Towers in the in the Waterloo North East neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Waterloo University apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The HUB - 365 Albert starting at $1,807 with a $1.63 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
King Street Towers5 Bedroom/ 5 Bath Tower 25BR,5BA$0.80
The HUB - 365 Albert2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.63
The HUB GEOWAVE2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.63
Preston House5 Bedroom, 5 Bath5BR,5BA$1.14
Bridgeport House5 Bedroom, 5 Bath5BR,5BA$0.70
Fergus House4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$0.81
Hespeler House4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$0.87
250 Lester St2 Bedroom plus Den2BR,1.5BA$1.65
Beacon TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.76
255 Sunview St1 Bedroom plus Den1BR,1BA$1.84

Frequently Asked Questions about Waterloo University

What type of rentals are currently available in Waterloo University?

There are currently 223 Apartments for Rent in Waterloo University, ON with pricing that ranges from $645 to $6,105. There are also 146 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterloo University ranging from $740 to $4,099.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Waterloo University?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waterloo University ranges from $740 to $4,099 with an average monthly rent of $2,155.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Waterloo University?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Waterloo University range from $2,286 to $6,105, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $3,550. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $805 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $645.

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