Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Ottawa, ON from C$1,400 (34 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 Studio unit found at 145 Stewart St. – The Statesman priced from C$1,299. 335 Cooper St. – The Carillon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from C$1,399. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Ottawa, ON:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
145 Stewart St. – The StatesmanBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,299
335 Cooper St. – The CarillonBachelor1BR,1BAC$1,399
Sandy Hill ApartmentsMedium BachelorStudio,1BAC$1,399
225 MacLaren225 MacLaren St - Plan DStudio,1BAC$1,449
The Acadian08's - BachelorStudio,1BAC$1,449
Saguenay ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,499
214 Metcalfe214 Metcalfe St - Plan CStudio,1BAC$1,499
324 Cambridge324 Cambridge - Plan AStudio,1BAC$1,500
240 Stewart240 Stewart - Plan AStudio,1BAC$1,529
King Edward Avenue475 King Edward - 1 Bed Promotional Price*1BR,1BAC$1,574

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, ON

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the C$2.67 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Nuovo in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from C$3,080. 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.
Nuovo2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BAC$2.67
435 Albert St. – Domaine 4352 Bedrooms2BR,2BAC$2.29
143 MacLaren143 Maclaren - Plan B3BR,1BAC$2.26
233 Nepean233 Nepean - Plan A3BR,1BAC$2.61
50 Laurier1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$2.92
Sussex House1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$2.98
The Lamplighter1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$3.06
Gloucester ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BAC$2.67
212 ½ - 216 ½ BankBank St - Plan AStudio ,1BAC$2.98
The Acadian08's - BachelorStudio ,1BAC$3.03

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 790 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, ON with pricing that ranges from C$800 to C$4,853. There are also 156 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$3,345.

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$2,299 to C$4,853, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from C$2,900 to C$3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from C$3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at C$4,200.

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