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111 Crichton St

OttawaONK1M 1V8

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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Lord Richmond
from C$1,4251 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lord Richmond

851 Richmond RdOttawa, ON K2A 3X2
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The Woodbine
from C$1,4991 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Woodbine

2750 Carousel CresOttawa, ON K1T 1Z5
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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

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Waterford
from C$1,6551 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Waterford

1241 Kilborn PlOttawa, ON K1H 1A5
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Wentworth Arms
from C$1,6551 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Wentworth Arms

525 Wentworth AveOttawa, ON K2B 8E5
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Windfields III
from C$1,6991 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Windfields III

1170 Fisher AveOttawa, ON K1Z 5R7
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1554 Baseline Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1554 Baseline Rd

1554 Baseline RdOttawa, ON K2C 0B3
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The Edgedale
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Edgedale

2880 Cedarwood DrOttawa, ON K1V 8Y5
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Chelsea
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chelsea

1140 Meadowlands DrOttawa, ON K2E 6K9
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Hampton
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton

1150 Meadowlands DrOttawa, ON K2E 6J4
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ottawa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ottawa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ottawa is under C$1,399.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ottawa?

The cheapest apartment in Ottawa is Le Faubourg de L'ile which is listed at C$1,334, while the average apartment in Ottawa costs C$2,986.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ottawa?

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 303 regular apartments in Ottawa 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 Ottawa?

Cheap apartments in Ottawa have an average cost of C$540 which is C$2,446 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ottawa.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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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.