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Waterloo, ON Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waterloo, ON

Pricing Updated: 04/17/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Waterloo, 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 Waterloo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Waterloo North EastC$2,374C$670165
Waterloo UptownC$2,405C$575139
Waterloo North WestC$2,661C$575153
Waterloo UniversityC$2,674C$575150

Cheapest Available Waterloo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waterloo, ON is a 6 Beds unit found at University Place - 50 University Ave E in the Kitchener North West neighborhood priced from C$670. 261 Lester St in the Waterloo North East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from C$795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waterloo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Place - 50 University Ave E6 Beds, 2 baths6BR,2BAC$670
261 Lester St0 Beds, 2 BathsStudio,2BAC$795
253 Lester St0 Beds, 2 BathsStudio,2BAC$795
Linden Village5 Bedroom Shared Occupancy5BR,2BAC$973
Spring Village1 Bedroom Shared Accommodation1BR,1BAC$988
214 York QueenOne Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,400
NUVOStudioStudio,1BAC$1,425
Mooregate Apartments0 Bedroom(s) and 1 Bathroom(s)Studio,1BAC$1,435
Davenport Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1,500
265 Lawrence Avenue Townhomes1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BAC$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, ON

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterloo area is the C$2.04 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Sunnydale in the in the Waterloo North West neighborhood starting from C$2,850. The second greatest value Waterloo apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at William Apartments starting at C$2,505 with a C$1.99 price per square foot in the Waterloo Uptown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterloo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sunnydale4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,2BAC$2.04
William Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BAC$1.99
The Carrick2 Bedroom + 2 Bath2BR,2BAC$2.15
520 Parkside DrThree Bedroom Apartment3BR,1.5BAC$1.94
76 Brybeck Cres2 Bed + Den2BR,1BAC$1.80
239 Albert St1 Bedroom plus Dining1BR,1BAC$2.13
University Place - 50 University Ave E2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BAC$0.69
Queen Margaret II2 Bedroom2BR,1BAC$2.13
250 Frederick StOne Bedroom1BR,1BAC$1.89
Beacon TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BAC$2.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterloo

What type of rentals are currently available in Waterloo?

There are currently 635 Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, ON with pricing that ranges from C$575 to C$6,125. There are also 260 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterloo ranging from C$700 to C$4,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waterloo ranges from C$700 to C$4,900 with an average monthly rent of C$2,667.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Waterloo range from C$670 to C$3,990, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from C$1,895 to C$4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from C$2,699 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at C$670.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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