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Ottawa, ON Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ottawa, ON

Pricing Updated: 04/16/2025

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$2,567C$800341
Nepean KanataC$2,600C$800859
WestboroC$2,600C$1,230599
DowntownC$4,200C$800160

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
Riverton ParkBachelor AStudio,1BAC$1,339
27 Lucerne & 87 Vanier27 Lucerne - Plan A1BR,1BAC$1,349
Sandy Hill ApartmentsMedium BachelorStudio,1BAC$1,399
335 Cooper St. – The CarillonBachelor1BR,1BAC$1,399
225 MacLaren225 MacLaren St - Plan DStudio,1BAC$1,449
Riviera GateBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,449
The AscotBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,449
Saratoga PlaceBachelorStudio,1BAC$1,449

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON

As of April 16, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Ottawa

What type of rentals are currently available in Ottawa?

There are currently 2893 Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, ON with pricing that ranges from C$775 to C$7,150. There are also 601 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ottawa ranging from C$899 to C$8,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ottawa ranges from C$899 to C$8,500 with an average monthly rent of C$3,150.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ottawa range from C$1,120 to C$4,853, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from C$1,899 to C$5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from C$2,199 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at C$980.

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.

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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.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords & Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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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.

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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.