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Hamilton, ON Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hamilton, ON

Pricing Updated: 04/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Hamilton, ON area range in price from C$600 to C$4,554 with an overall median price of C$2,660. The three Hamilton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Mountain B at C$1,125, Mountain C at C$600, and Mountain A at C$1,625. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hamilton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Mountain BC$2,172C$1,12518
Mountain CC$2,172C$60024
Mountain AC$2,245C$1,62514
West End BC$2,262C$1,53523
AncasterC$2,279C$1,5494
DundasC$2,279C$62518
Hamilton Central East BC$2,500C$1,45020
East End BC$2,549C$1,45042
FlamboroughC$2,565C$600186
Hamilton Central BC$2,695C$625127

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
27 W 3rd St1 Beds, 2 Baths1BR,2BAC$600
MainCline Residences0 Beds, 2.5 BathsStudio,2BAC$895
Bold Street ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,125
255 KingBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,240
468 Ottawa St N1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,375
150 Hughson St1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,400
Wellington PlaceJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,435
Melvin Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,450
2194 King St E1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BAC$1,457
335 Melvin Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,457

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, ON

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hamilton area is the C$1.69 price per square foot 3 g Model at Roundtree Manor in the in the Burlington East neighborhood starting from C$3,100. The second greatest value Hamilton apartment is the 3 Bedrooms Model at Burlington Towers starting at C$2,700 with a C$2.02 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roundtree Manor3 g3BR,1.5BAC$1.69
Burlington Towers3 Bedrooms3BR,1.5BAC$2.02
240-280 MontmorencyThree Bed Townhouse3BR,2BAC$1.92
Saginaw Park2 Bedroom + 2 Bath2BR,2BAC$2.15
14 Spruce StTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BAC$2.02
Pine Terrace Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BAC$2.30
79 Grand Ave SOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BAC$1.97
Regency on MainB31BR,1BAC$2.09
Melvin Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1.81
150 Hughson St1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$2.01

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sharon • 3+ years in Hamilton

February 25, 2025

Amazing if you love to be outside in the wild and on the trails, well this is it for all your outdoor activities and enjoyment, the mountain brow is fantastic it reminds me of a place in the Caribbean, check it out on a clear day u will b amaze. LOL

Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton

What type of rentals are currently available in Hamilton?

There are currently 1563 Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, ON with pricing that ranges from C$600 to C$5,800. There are also 542 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hamilton ranging from C$700 to C$9,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hamilton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hamilton ranges from C$700 to C$9,200 with an average monthly rent of C$3,680.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hamilton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hamilton range from C$1,400 to C$4,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from C$1,695 to C$6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from C$1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at C$1,250.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.