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Oshawa, ON Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Oshawa, ON

Pricing Updated: 05/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Oshawa, ON area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Oshawa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Oshawa NorthC$2,212C$71422
Oshawa South CentralC$3,020C$1,7003

Cheapest Available Oshawa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oshawa, ON is a 3 Beds unit found at 17Hundred in the Oshawa North neighborhood priced from C$1,075. Buena Vista Apartments in the Oshawa North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from C$1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oshawa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
17Hundred3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BAC$1,075
Buena Vista ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,700
Princess Anne Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BAC$1,730
Park Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,745
Mona Lisa Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BAC$1,800
La Contessa1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BAC$1,830
230 Nipigon St1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,849
Summit Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,875
The Heartland2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BAC$2,035
477 Dean Avenue2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BAC$2,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oshawa, ON

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oshawa area is the C$1.87 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath A Model at Carriage Hill in the in the Oshawa North neighborhood starting from C$2,550. The second greatest value Oshawa apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 477 Dean Avenue starting at C$2,350 with a C$1.96 price per square foot in the Oshawa North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oshawa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carriage Hill3 Bed 1 Bath A3BR,1BAC$1.87
477 Dean Avenue2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BAC$1.96
17Hundred3 Beds, 2 Bath3BR,2BAC$1.05
The Heartland2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BAC$2.58
Buena Vista ApartmentsOne bedroom renovated1BR,1BAC$2.37
Princess Anne Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BAC$2.32
La Contessa1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BAC$2.47
Park Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$2.49
Summit Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$2.75
Mona Lisa Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BAC$2.68

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oshawa

What type of rentals are currently available in Oshawa?

There are currently 387 Apartments for Rent in Oshawa, ON with pricing that ranges from C$714 to C$2,900. There are also 176 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oshawa ranging from C$800 to C$4,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oshawa ranges from C$800 to C$4,000 with an average monthly rent of C$2,635.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Oshawa range from C$1,075 to C$2,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from C$900 to C$3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from C$1,899 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at C$950.

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