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379 Cooper St

OttawaONK2P 0G8
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Riviera Gate
from C$1,449Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Riviera Gate

1300-1310 Mcwatters RdOttawa, ON K2C 3N8
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The Ascot
from C$1,449Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Ascot

2710 Saratoga PlOttawa, ON K1T 1Z2
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Saratoga Place
from C$1,449Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Saratoga Place

2700 Saratoga Place StOttawa, ON K1T 1W4
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486 Albert St

OttawaONK1R 5B5
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Lord Richmond
from C$1,455Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lord Richmond

851 Richmond RdOttawa, ON K2A 3X2
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Colonel By Towers
from C$1,510Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Colonel By Towers

315 Holmwood AvOttawa, ON K1S 2R2
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Champlain Towers
from C$1,525Studio Apartments Available Now

Champlain Towers

200 Rideau TerOttawa, ON K1M 0Z2
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22 Chapleau Ave

OttawaONK1M 1E2
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Ottawa, ON Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ottawa, ON

Pricing Updated: 04/13/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Ottawa, 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 Ottawa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East CentralC$2,579C$800346
Nepean KanataC$2,600C$800866
WestboroC$2,649C$1,230606
DowntownC$4,200C$800163

Cheapest Available Ottawa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ottawa, ON is a Studio unit found at 145 Stewart St. – The Statesman in the Downtown neighborhood priced from C$1,299. Le Faubourg de L'ile in the Nepean Kanata neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from C$1,334. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ottawa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
145 Stewart St. – The StatesmanBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,299
Le Faubourg de L'ile1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,334
27 Lucerne & 87 Vanier27 Lucerne - Plan A1BR,1BAC$1,349
335 Cooper St. – The CarillonBachelor1BR,1BAC$1,399
Sandy Hill ApartmentsMedium BachelorStudio,1BAC$1,399
Saratoga PlaceBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,449
225 MacLaren225 MacLaren St - Plan DStudio,1BAC$1,449
Riviera GateBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,449
The Acadian08's - BachelorStudio,1BAC$1,449
The AscotBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,449

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ottawa area is the C$1.53 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Jubilee Townhomes in the in the Nepean Kanata neighborhood starting from C$2,215. The second greatest value Ottawa apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Forestview Townhomes starting at C$2,665 with a C$1.85 price per square foot in the East Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ottawa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jubilee Townhomes2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BAC$1.53
Forestview Townhomes3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BAC$1.85
Aspen Village Townhomes3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BAC$1.82
KoL Townhomes3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BAC$2.01
Hunter’s Point Townhomes3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BAC$2.17
143 MacLaren143 Maclaren - Plan B3BR,1BAC$2.26
South Centrepointe2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BAC$2.12
Edgeworth2 Bedroom2BR,1BAC$2.20
290-296 Mona & 320 Montreal296 Mona - Plan A2BR,1BAC$2.27
Le Faubourg de L'ile1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1.78

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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 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$1,449.

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$3,007.

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 327 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$541 which is C$2,466 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ottawa.

Expert Rental Resources

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