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1140-1150 Fisher AveOttawa, ON K1Z 5R7
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Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 02, 2025

There are currently 901 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Ottawa, ON neighborhoods that range in price from C$775 to C$7,150. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Ottawa with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Nepean Kanata390C$1,975C$775
Westboro279C$2,050C$1,450
East Central156C$1,895C$775
Downtown76C$1,920C$850

Largest Available Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ottawa, ON is found at William's Court A in the Nepean Kanata neighborhood and is 1,050 square feet priced from C$2,350. William's Court D & G has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,000 square feet and currently listed start at C$2,395. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Ottawa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
William's Court A1 Bedroom + Den1,050 Sq FtC$2,350
William's Court D & G1 Bedroom1,000 Sq FtC$2,395
150 MarketplaceMarket - 1D976 Sq FtC$2,805
Parkdale CollectiveSherbrooke - TH2958 Sq FtC$2,920
William's Court C1 Bedroom Large940 Sq FtC$2,265
LuxoE920 Sq FtC$2,700
The Balmoral1 Bedroom + Den903 Sq FtC$2,799
William's Court B1 Bedroom + Den Large892 Sq FtC$2,365
435 Albert St. – Domaine 4351 Bedroom683 Sq FtC$1,999
The Dale1 Bedroom584 Sq FtC$1,595

Cheapest Available Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 02, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ottawa, ON is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from C$1,334 at Le Faubourg de L'ile in the Nepean Kanata neighborhood. The second most affordable Ottawa 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom C Model at Lincoln Park Tower starting at C$1,475 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ottawa is currently C$2,068. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Ottawa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Le Faubourg de L'ile1 BedroomC$1,334
Lincoln Park Tower1 Bedroom CC$1,475
Pleasant Park1 Bedroom AC$1,499
Parkway Towers1 Bedroom BC$1,519
Riverton Park1 Bedroom BC$1,539
60 Daly Avenue – Canadiana Apartments1 BedroomC$1,549
Parkwood Hills1 Beds, 1 BathsC$1,573
King Edward Avenue1 Bedroom Promotional Price for first 8 months*C$1,574
Carlington Heights1 BedroomC$1,575
Lakeview Apartments1 Bedroom LargeC$1,589

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Ottawa Overview

As the capital city of Canada, Ottawa, ON has a thriving job market and cultural scene. Thats what draws many people to seek rental homes and apartments in Ottawa when they first move here. Its a family-friendly city with annual festivals and a good school system. Ottawa also offers a lower cost of living than any of the nations comparable metropolitan areas. 

Why live in Ottawa, ON?

Ottawa has a provincial land transfer tax, but not a municipal one. This makes a major difference in the cost of living in Ottawa compared to many other Canadian metro areas. Apartments in Ottawa cost several hundred dollars per month less than comparable rentals in Toronto or Vancouver, for example. Ottawa has a little bit of something for everyone. The Downtown and Little Town areas provide a bounty of museums, theatres, parks, landmarks, eateries, and nightclubs. 

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Ottawa Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Ottawa with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Ottawa is at Le Faubourg de L'ile listed at C$1,334.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Ottawa Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Ottawa is C$2,068.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Ottawa Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ottawa is a 1,050 square feet unit starting from C$2,350 at William's Court A.

What is the average size for Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Ottawa is currently 380 sq ft.

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