
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, ON from C$600 (34 Rentals)
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168 Arkell St

1098 Main St W

1100 Main St W

570-570 King St W

Bold Street Apartments

Aubrey Jones Apartments

172 Sanford Ave S

141 Markland St

208 Wilson St

3272 Homestead Dr

98 Victoria Ave N

Wellington Place

150 Hughson St

54 Selkirk St

1365 Plains Rd E
Hamilton, ON Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hamilton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Hamilton Studio Apartments | C$1,231 | C$740 | C$1,599 |
Cheap Hamilton 1 Bedroom Apartments | C$1,784 | C$600 | C$4,554 |
Cheap Hamilton 2 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,247 | C$1,575 | C$4,178 |
Cheap Hamilton 3 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,664 | C$1,400 | C$4,200 |
Cheap Hamilton 4 Bedroom Apartments | C$3,574 | C$1,250 | C$5,800 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hamilton, ON
Pricing Updated: 03/23/2025Current apartment rentals in the Hamilton, ON area range in price from C$600 to C$5,800 with an overall median price of C$3,320. The three Hamilton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hamilton Central East B at C$1,449, Mountain A at C$1,449, and Mountain B at C$1,125. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hamilton Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Hamilton Central East B | C$1,862 | C$1,449 | 301 |
Mountain A | C$2,145 | C$1,449 | 258 |
Mountain B | C$2,145 | C$1,125 | 265 |
Mountain C | C$2,145 | C$600 | 341 |
Hamilton Downtown B | C$2,362 | C$1,125 | 1021 |
East End B | C$2,525 | C$1,450 | 593 |
Hamilton Central A | C$2,750 | C$1,125 | 1061 |
Hamilton Central C | C$2,750 | C$1,300 | 591 |
Hamilton Downtown A | C$2,750 | C$1,125 | 972 |
Hamilton Downtown C | C$2,750 | C$1,125 | 1193 |
Cheapest Available Hamilton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hamilton, ON is a 1 Bed unit found at 27 W 3rd St in the Flamborough neighborhood priced from C$600. MainCline Residences in the Dundas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from C$895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamilton apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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27 W 3rd St | 1 Beds, 2 Baths | 1BR,2BA | C$600 |
MainCline Residences | 0 Beds, 2.5 Baths | Studio,2BA | C$895 |
James & Forest Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | C$1,049 |
Granite Towers | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | C$1,100 |
Bold Street Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | C$1,125 |
Aubrey Jones Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | C$1,240 |
Wellington Place | Junior 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | C$1,399 |
150 Hughson St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | C$1,400 |
775 Concession | 775 Concession - Plan B | Studio,1BA | C$1,449 |
Melvin Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | C$1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, ON
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hamilton area is the C$1.68 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Tycourt Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Aldershot neighborhood starting from C$3,195. The second greatest value Hamilton apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Maple Avenue Properties II starting at C$2,395 with a C$2.07 price per square foot in the Aldershot neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hamilton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Tycourt Apartments and Townhomes | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | C$1.68 |
Maple Avenue Properties II | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | C$2.07 |
Burlington Square | 1 bdrm + den | 1BR,1BA | C$2.02 |
Olympia Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | C$2.03 |
West Village Suites | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | C$1.73 |
Arkledun Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | C$1.94 |
55 Woolley St | 2 Bedroom (Main Floor) | 2BR,1BA | C$2.00 |
87 Main Street North | Unit 5 (rear U) | Studio ,1BA | C$2.13 |
Melvin Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | C$1.81 |
150 Hughson St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | C$2.01 |
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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$1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hamilton?
The cheapest apartment in Hamilton is 27 W 3rd St which is listed at C$600, while the average apartment in Hamilton costs C$3,320.
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 1,080 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$2,375 which is C$945 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hamilton.
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