Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Ottawa, ON from C$1,400 (62 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Ottawa, ON is a 1 Bed unit found at Hillside Apartments priced from C$195. 145 Stewart St. – The Statesman has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from C$1,299. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Ottawa, ON:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillside Apartments1 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s)1BR,1BAC$195
145 Stewart St. – The StatesmanBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,299
Sandy Hill ApartmentsMedium BachelorStudio,1BAC$1,349
60 Daly Avenue – Canadiana ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,399
The Acadian04's - BachelorStudio,1BAC$1,399
Saguenay ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,429
214 Metcalfe214 Metcalfe St - Plan CStudio,1BAC$1,429
Chanteclair ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,449
225 MacLaren225 MacLaren St - Plan DStudio,1BAC$1,449
Gloucester ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BAC$1,449

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, ON

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the C$2.28 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Sandringham in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from C$2,499. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2 Bedrooms Model at 435 Albert St. – Domaine 435 starting at C$2,450 with a C$2.29 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sandringham2 Bedroom2BR,1BAC$2.28
435 Albert St. – Domaine 4352 Bedrooms2BR,2BAC$2.29
The Lamplighter2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BAC$2.53
The Balmoral1 Bedroom + Den1BR,1BAC$3.02
50 Laurier1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$2.66
212 ½ - 216 ½ BankBank St - Plan A1BR,1BAC$2.48
Sussex House1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$2.95
Driveway Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$3.07
The Acadian04's - BachelorStudio ,1BAC$2.93
60 Daly Avenue – Canadiana ApartmentsBachelorStudio ,1BAC$3.11

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 799 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, ON with pricing that ranges from C$195 to C$4,100. There are also 147 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from C$1,475 to C$7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from C$1,475 to C$7,500 with an average monthly rent of C$3,259.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown range from C$2,975 to C$2,975, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from C$2,600 to C$3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from C$2,999 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at C$700.

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