Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, ON from C$600 (25 Rentals)

27 W 3rd St

Bold Street Apartments

208 Wilson St

39 Sherman Ave S

141 Markland St

98 Victoria Ave N

865 King St E
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Hamilton, ON Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hamilton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Hamilton Studio Apartments | C$1,249 | C$625 | C$1,649 |
Hamilton 1 Bedroom Apartments | C$1,849 | C$600 | C$4,554 |
Hamilton 2 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,382 | C$1,495 | C$4,510 |
Hamilton 3 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,812 | C$1,400 | C$4,200 |
Hamilton 4 Bedroom Apartments | C$3,207 | C$1,250 | C$5,800 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hamilton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hamilton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hamilton is under C$1,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hamilton?
The cheapest apartment in Hamilton is Main Place which is listed at C$18, while the average apartment in Hamilton costs C$2,765.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hamilton?
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 87 regular apartments in Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
Cheap apartments in Hamilton have an average cost of C$1,573 which is C$1,192 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hamilton.
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