Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON from C$800 with Utilities Included (132 Rentals)
Apartments in Ottawa where your utility payments are included in your rent.
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Pleasant Park

Riviera Gate

Saratoga Place

Lord Richmond

Arbor Village - 1030 & 1040 Hollington

Saguenay Apartments

Richmond Park Square
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324 Cambridge

Colonel By Towers

Britannia Park

Phoenix Apartments

King Edward Avenue

Carlton West

Richlin Apartments

Lincoln Park Tower

Island Park Towers

149 MacLaren

212 ½ - 216 ½ Bank

135 MacLaren

Arbor Village - 1196 Shillington

William Mosgrove Tower

Forest Ridge

19 Strathcona
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ottawa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Ottawa Studio Apartments | C$1,625 | C$1,349 | C$2,283 |
Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,101 | C$1,250 | C$7,150 |
Ottawa 2 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,665 | C$1,300 | C$6,600 |
Ottawa 3 Bedroom Apartments | C$2,309 | C$1,120 | C$4,420 |
Ottawa 4 Bedroom Apartments | C$1,338 | C$980 | C$1,555 |
Ottawa 5 Bedroom Apartments | C$1,322 | C$1,275 | C$1,440 |
Ottawa 6 Bedroom Apartments | C$800 | C$800 | C$800 |
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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$1,450.
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$1,294, while the average apartment in Ottawa costs C$2,890.
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 335 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$573 which is C$2,317 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.

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.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.