
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterloo Uptown Neighborhood of Waterloo, ON from $500 (46 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Waterloo Uptown area of Waterloo.


379-379 Erb St. W

32 Noecker St

271-271 Lester St

261 Lester St

261-261 Lester St

50 University Ave E

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University Place - 50 University Ave E

253 Lester St
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251 Lester St

251-251 Lester St

253-253 Lester St

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86 University Av W

295 Lester St

MyRez on Lester

158 King St N

158 King St N

308 Hawthorn St
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38 Noecker St

38 Noecker St

12 Bridgeport Rd E

12 Bridgeport Rd E

43 Dupont St E

43 Dupont St E

261 Lester St

271 Lester St

Linden Village Inc.
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Spring Village

253 Lester St

16 Marshall St

16 Marshall St

16 Marshall St

16 Marshall St

251 Lester St

166 Elgin Crescent

166 Elgin Crescent
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288 Albert St

288 Albert St

311 Batavia Pl

124 King St N

124 King St N

275 Larch St

275 Larch St

Uptown Apartments

Park Manor
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99 Westwood Dr
Waterloo Uptown, Waterloo, ON Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waterloo Uptown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Uptown Studio Apartments | $1,502 | $1,475 | $1,545 |
| Waterloo Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,171 | $575 | $5,180 |
| Waterloo Uptown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,186 | $995 | $5,665 |
| Waterloo Uptown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,513 | $795 | $6,105 |
| Waterloo Uptown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,100 | $795 | $2,000 |
| Waterloo Uptown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $500 | $5,650 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Waterloo Uptown Neighborhood of Waterloo, ON.
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Cheapest Available Waterloo Uptown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waterloo Uptown area of Waterloo, ON is a 1 Bed unit found at Spring Village priced from $785. University Place - 50 University Ave E has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 6 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Waterloo Uptown apartments for rent in Waterloo, ON:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Village | 1 Bedroom Shared Accommodation | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| University Place - 50 University Ave E | 6 Beds, 2 baths | 6BR,2BA | $795 |
| Westwood Garden Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,449 |
| Avenue Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
| 100 Walter Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 200 Shakespeare Drive | 0 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,520 |
| Westwood Drive Apartments | 1 Bedroom Model | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| 81 Westwood Dr | 1 Bedroom Model | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Kings Tower | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| 170 Weber St N | 1 Bedroom Model | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterloo Uptown, ON
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterloo Uptown area is the $1.80 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at William Apartments in the in the Waterloo Uptown neighborhood starting from $2,430. The second greatest value Waterloo Uptown apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at University Place - 50 University Ave E starting at $795 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the Waterloo North East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterloo Uptown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| University Place - 50 University Ave E | 3 Beds, 1.5 baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.72 |
| Mayfieldview Court | 2 Bedroom Townhouse Premium | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| 11 Devitt Av S | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Beacon Tower | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Richmond Square | 1 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s) | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Westwood Drive Apartments | 2 Bedroom Model | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 45 Caroline St N | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Kings Tower | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 81 Westwood Dr | 1 Bedroom Model | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterloo Uptown Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterloo Uptown?
The cheapest apartment in Waterloo Uptown is Spring Village which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in Waterloo Uptown costs $2,340.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waterloo Uptown?
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 33 regular apartments in Waterloo Uptown 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 Uptown?
Cheap apartments in Waterloo Uptown have an average cost of $860 which is $1,480 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterloo Uptown.
Expert Rental Resources
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