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The Woodbine
from C$1,349Studio Apartments Contact Us For Availability

The Woodbine

2750 Carousel CresOttawa, ON K1T 1Z5
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379 Cooper St

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Colonel By Towers
from C$1,399Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Colonel By Towers

315 Holmwood AvOttawa, ON K1S 2R2
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The Ascot
from C$1,475Studio Apartments Available Now

The Ascot

2700 Saratoga Place StOttawa, ON
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Lord Richmond
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Lord Richmond

851 Richmond RdOttawa, ON
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Riviera Gate
from C$1,499Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Riviera Gate

1300-1310 Mcwatters RdOttawa, ON K2C 3N8
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Champlain Towers
from C$1,565Studio Apartments Available Now

Champlain Towers

200 Rideau TerOttawa, ON K1M 0Z2
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Windfields III
from C$1,6491 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Windfields III

1170 Fisher AveOttawa, ON K1Z 5R7
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Ottawa, ON Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ottawa, ON

Pricing Updated: 03/05/2025

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$2,592C$8009008
Nepean KanataC$2,649C$80017937
WestboroC$2,699C$1,00012584
DowntownC$5,373C$8005346

Cheapest Available Ottawa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ottawa, ON is a Studio unit found at 27 Lucerne & 87 Vanier in the Northeast Ontario neighborhood priced from C$1,050. Richmond Park Square in the Northeast Ontario neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from C$1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ottawa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
27 Lucerne & 87 Vanier27 Lucerne - Plan AStudio,1BAC$1,050
Richmond Park Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,200
Lincoln Park TowerBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,259
Le Faubourg de L'ile1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,294
145 Stewart St. – The StatesmanBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,299
Island Park TowersBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,349
Pleasant ParkStudioStudio,1BAC$1,389
Riverside TowersBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,390
Colonel By TowersBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,399
Brittany Drive Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,429

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON

As of March 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ottawa area is the C$1.69 price per square foot 2 Bedroom C Model at Juliana Apartments in the in the Northeast Ontario neighborhood starting from C$2,529. The second greatest value Ottawa apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Jubilee Townhomes starting at C$2,215 with a C$1.53 price per square foot in the Northeast Ontario 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.
Juliana Apartments2 Bedroom C2BR,2BAC$1.69
Jubilee Townhomes2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BAC$1.53
Forestview Townhomes3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BAC$1.85
Aspen Village Townhomes3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BAC$1.74
KoL Townhomes3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BAC$1.93
Lakeview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.95
Britannia BeachBritannia Beach - Townhome2BR,1.5BAC$1.97
411 North River Rd. – Les Terrasses Gabrielle2 BR Penthouse2BR,1.5BAC$1.94
161 Presland Rd.2 Bedroom2BR,1BAC$1.83
Le Faubourg de L'ile1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1.73

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ottawa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ottawa is at 27 Lucerne & 87 Vanier listed at C$1,050.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ottawa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ottawa Apartment is C$1,200 at Richmond Park Square.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ottawa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ottawa is starting from C$1,444 at Le Faubourg de L'ile.

What is the most affordable Ottawa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ottawa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eastwood Park Apartments and starts from C$2,089.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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