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255  Stewart Street
$2,249+/month
2 Bed · 1 Bath
255 Stewart Street
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
1230-1240 Emperor Ave
$1,999+/month
2 Bed · 1 Bath
1230-1240 Emperor Ave
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
1073  Hollington St
$1,749+/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath
1073 Hollington St
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
1196 Shillington Avenue
$1,649+/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath
1196 Shillington Avenue
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
212 1/2 & 216 1/2 Bank Street
$1,729+/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath
212 1/2 & 216 1/2 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
149 MacLaren Street
$1,799+/month
Studio · 1 Bath
149 MacLaren Street
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
260 1/2  Dalhousie Street
2 Units Available
$1,749–$2,699/month
1 Bed – 3 Bed
260 1/2 Dalhousie Street
Ottawa, ON · 260 ½ Dalhousie
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1030-1040 Hollington St
3 Units Available
$1,499–$1,649/month
Studio – 1 Bed
1030-1040 Hollington St
Ottawa, ON · Arbor Village
2470  Southvale Crescent
9 Units Available
$1,758–$2,179/month
1 Bed – 2 Bed
2470 Southvale Crescent
Ottawa, ON · Avalon Park
143 MacLaren Street
$1,849+/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath
143 MacLaren Street
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
47 & 49 Somerset Street West
$1,849+/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath
47 & 49 Somerset Street West
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
47 & 49 Somerset Street West
2 Units Available
$2,499–$2,499/month
2 Bed
47 & 49 Somerset Street West
Ottawa, ON · 47 & 49 Somerset
217 Laurier Avenue
$1,699+/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath
217 Laurier Avenue
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
1 Rosebery Avenue
$1,699+/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath
1 Rosebery Avenue
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
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233 Nepean Street
$1,799+/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath
233 Nepean Street
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
50 MacLaren Street
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50 MacLaren Street
$2,599+/month
2 Bed · 1 Bath
50 MacLaren Street
Ottawa, ON · Entire House
135 MacLaren Street
3 Units Available
$1,649–$1,649/month
Studio
135 MacLaren Street
Ottawa, ON · 135 MacLaren
61 McEwen
$1,699+/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath
61 McEwen
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
333 Metcalfe
$1,749+/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath
333 Metcalfe
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
46 MacLaren
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46 MacLaren
$2,199+/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath
46 MacLaren
Ottawa, ON · Entire House
330 Metcalfe
3 Units Available
$1,929–$2,699/month
1 Bed – 2 Bed
330 Metcalfe
Ottawa, ON · 330 Metcalfe
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173 Cooper St
4 Units Available
$1,729–$2,195/month
Studio – 1 Bed
173 Cooper St
Ottawa, ON · Montclair Apartments
290  Mona Avenue
$1,649+/month
2 Bed · 1 Bath
290 Mona Avenue
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
350 Mayfield
$1,470+/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath
350 Mayfield
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
50 Selkirk
$1,450+/month
2 Bed · 1 Bath
50 Selkirk
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
324 Cambridge
$1,500+/month
2 Bed · 1 Bath
324 Cambridge
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
164 Marrissa Ave
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164 Marrissa Ave
$2,950/month
3 Bed · 2.5 Bath · 1500 ft²
164 Marrissa Ave
Ottawa, ON · Entire Townhouse
2780 Rowatt Street
2 Units Available
$2,469–$2,799/month
3 Bed
2780 Rowatt Street
Ottawa, ON · Britannia Beachfront
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5 Units Available
$2,085–$2,920/month
1 Bed – 2 Bed
400 Albert St
Ottawa, ON · 400 Albert
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924 Athenry Ct
$2,650/month
3 Bed · 3 Bath · 1800 ft²
924 Athenry Ct
Ottawa, ON · Entire Townhouse
1901-1917 Ogilvie Road & 1910-1922 Elmridge Drive
1901-1917 Ogilvie Road & 1910-1922 Elmridge Drive
1901-1917 Ogilvie Road & 1910-1922 Elmridge Drive
1901-1917 Ogilvie Road & 1910-1922 Elmridge Drive
1901-1917 Ogilvie Road & 1910-1922 Elmridge Drive
1901-1917 Ogilvie Road & 1910-1922 Elmridge Drive
1901-1917 Ogilvie Road & 1910-1922 Elmridge Drive
1901-1917 Ogilvie Road & 1910-1922 Elmridge Drive
1901-1917 Ogilvie Road & 1910-1922 Elmridge Drive
1901-1917 Ogilvie Road & 1910-1922 Elmridge Drive
1901-1917 Ogilvie Road & 1910-1922 Elmridge Drive
1901-1917 Ogilvie Road & 1910-1922 Elmridge Drive
1901-1917 Ogilvie Road & 1910-1922 Elmridge Drive
1901-1917 Ogilvie Road & 1910-1922 Elmridge Drive
$2599$2,399/month
3 Bed · 1 Bath · 1094 ft²
1901-1917 Ogilvie Road & 1910-19...
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
120 Wurtemburg
120 Wurtemburg
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120 Wurtemburg
120 Wurtemburg
120 Wurtemburg
120 Wurtemburg
120 Wurtemburg
$1,799+/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath
120 Wurtemburg
Ottawa, ON · Entire Townhouse
680 Beatrice Dr
$2,600/month
2 Bed · 2 Bath
680 Beatrice Dr
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
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11 Tanner Cres
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11 Tanner Cres
$3,000/month
4 Bed · 2.5 Bath · 1498 ft²
Tanner Cres
Ottawa, ON · Entire House
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$3100$3,000/month
4 Bed · 2.5 Bath · 1850 ft²
1903 Hampstead Pl
Ottawa, ON · Entire House
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166 Bruyere St
$2,850/month
3 Bed · 2 Bath · 1377 ft²
166 Bruyere St
Ottawa, ON · Entire Townhouse
550 Lang's Rd.
$1,789+/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath
550 Lang's Rd.
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
360 Laurier Avenue West
13 Units Available
$1,994–$3,024/month
Studio – 2 Bed
360 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, ON · 360 Laurier
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20 Chesterton Dr
$2,200/month
2 Bed · 1 Bath · 760 ft²
20 Chesterton Dr
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
1384 Chatelain Ave
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1384 Chatelain Ave
$2,150/month
2 Bed · 1 Bath · 1000 ft²
1384 Chatelain Ave
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
105 Champagne Ave S
105 Champagne Ave S
105 Champagne Ave S
105 Champagne Ave S
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105 Champagne Ave S
105 Champagne Ave S
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105 Champagne Ave S
$2,200/month
2 Bed · 1 Bath · 495 ft²
105 Champagne Ave S
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
348 Zephyr Avenue
15 Units Available
$1,449–$2,109/month
Studio – 3 Bed
348 Zephyr Avenue
Ottawa, ON · Britannia Parkside
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218 Maclaren Street
3 Units Available
$1,599–$1,949/month
Studio – 1 Bed
218 Maclaren Street
Ottawa, ON · 218 Maclaren
57 Bayswater Avenue
3 Units Available
$1,549–$1,659/month
Studio – 1 Bed
57 Bayswater Avenue
Ottawa, ON · 57 Bayswater
225  MacLaren Street
225  MacLaren Street
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225  MacLaren Street
$2,389/month
2 Bed · 1 Bath · 871 ft²
225 MacLaren Street
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
676 Borthwick Ave
676 Borthwick Ave
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676 Borthwick Ave
676 Borthwick Ave
676 Borthwick Ave
676 Borthwick Ave
676 Borthwick Ave
676 Borthwick Ave
$1,065/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath · 890 ft²
676 Borthwick Ave
Ottawa, ON · Partial Apartment
341  Flora Street
2 Units Available
$1,719–$1,759/month
1 Bed
341 Flora Street
Ottawa, ON · Artista Flats
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511 Rue McLeod
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511 Rue McLeod
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511 Rue McLeod
511 Rue McLeod
511 Rue McLeod
511 Rue McLeod
511 Rue McLeod
$2300$2,200/month
2 Bed · 1 Bath · 830 ft²
511 Rue McLeod
Ottawa, ON · Partial House
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About Ottawa, ON

Ottawa, Canada’s capital city nestled between Montreal and Toronto, offers a multifaceted experience. Beyond its governmental prominence, Ottawa’s diverse neighborhoods are famed for walkability and a vibrant culinary scene, complete with local farmers markets.
For renters in particular, Ottawa is a great place to call home. With cheaper average rental rates than Toronto and access to similar amenities and career opportunities, Ottawa is ideal for young professionals looking to enjoy a major urban center without the hefty price tag of other major Canadian cities. The city’s rich history is complemented by both character buildings and newer developments, creating a dynamic and diverse living environment. Additionally, the city boasts excellent educational opportunities, including the esteemed University of Ottawa.

Renting in Ottawa, ON

Finding fixed term rentals in Ottawa requires research, communication with landlords & property managers, securing references, and signing a lease. All this can add up to a lengthy endeavour if you’re not familiar with how to find an apartment in Ottawa. To help you get started, here is a guide with tips for renting in Ottawa.

Average Rent in Ottawa, ON

What is the average rent in Ottawa for fixed term rentals?

The average rent in Ottawa, ON for fixed term rentals will vary on a month-to-month basis. For the latest stats on average rent in Ottawa, check out our monthly Toronto rent reports.

Finding fixed term rentals in Ottawa, ON

Ottawa is an attractive city of Ontario known for its thriving community and diverse housing options. While rental prices in Ottawa are generally more affordable compared to Toronto, they have been steadily increasing over time. As a result, finding cheap rentals in Ottawa, especially apartments for rent under $1000, can be challenging. However, to initiate your search, you can refer to this guide highlighting affordable neighborhoods in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) that may offer relatively more budget-friendly rental options.
In addition to choosing your location, it’s important to know what rental types are available in Ottawa (e.g. 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, studio apartments) and the average rent for each property type. Refer below to figure out your options - ranging from furnished rentals and unfurnished rentals to long term rentals and short term rentals.

Ottawa Rental Types

There are many rental property types you can choose from in Ottawa.

Apartments for rent Ottawa

Apartments are commonly found in the more densely populated areas of Ottawa. Renters should expect to see higher price tags for apartments for rent in Ottawa, especially compared to other Canadian provinces. This doesn’t mean that there aren’t bargains to be found though, but the cities proximity to nature and excellent weather makes it all worthwhile.

Houses for rent Ottawa

There are plenty of houses for rent in Ottawa for those with a higher budget, or who have multiple roommates. In more residential areas of the city, both partial houses and entire houses for rent are common – as well as both new builds and older homes from the city’s earlier days. Ottawa is also known for an abundance of laneway homes and townhomes within the city, making it easy to find a place to rent that suits your needs.

Townhouses for rent Ottawa

Townhouses are a popular form of housing in Ottawa that combines the best qualities of both apartments and whole houses. Typically less expensive than houses, townhouses for rent in Ottawa offer an attractive combination of freedom and space, generally coming with your own private yard and entrance.

Basements for rent Ottawa

For those looking to find affordable rental housing in this increasingly expensive city, basements for rent in Ottawa pose an attractive alternative. Since house prices are so expensive, homeowners will sometimes rent out their basements as a way to offset their mortgage payments. This makes it easy for renters to find relatively inexpensive basements for rent in all areas of the city.

Condos for rent Ottawa

In more urban areas like Downtown Ottawa, condos for rent in Ottawa are a common sight. These types of rental accommodation are perfect for those who like to be in the centre of the action, and don’t need as much space. If you are looking to rent in the city centre though, be prepared for higher-than-average rent prices.

Rooms for rent Ottawa

Sharing a house or apartment is practically essential for those looking for cheap rent. Rooms for rent in Ottawa are a great way to experience the best of the city on a budget, and can offer you the opportunity to live in neighbourhoods that would otherwise be unaffordable.

Special Ottawa Rental Types

In addition to choosing your property type, there are also specific rental types you can look into.

Pet friendly rentals in Ottawa

Though not every landlord is keen on allowing pets, there are a good number of pet-friendly rentals in Ottawa for those with furry friends. Both dog-friendly and cat-friendly rental units are available, as well as properties where both are allowed. Keep in mind that some Ottawa neighbourhoods are better suited to those with pets, and adjust your search accordingly.

Furnished rentals in Ottawa

If you’re new to town or just haven’t had a chance to pick up furniture of your own yet, not to worry – there are plenty of furnished rentals available in Ottawa. Renters seeking furnished units should search for these units using filters, but do be prepared to pay more in rent. There are pros and cons to renting furnished units compared to unfurnished units, so deciding whether it’s worth it to buy furniture when moving is a good first step.

Short term rentals in Ottawa

Ottawa has plenty of work opportunities and excellent academic institutions, making it a popular place for those renting on a short-term basis. Short-term rentals are exceedingly popular in most cities, particularly during the summer months and at the beginning of school semesters. The added flexibility is an appealing prospect for many renters, and a key factor in deciding whether or not short-term rentals are right for you.

Cheap rentals in Ottawa

Ottawa is known for its inexpensive rent, making it relatively easy to find something within your budget. If you’re looking for cheap rentals in Ottawa, ON, try finding a roommate or two and exploring shared housing; or search for rooms for rent. It’s worth noting that there are neighbourhoods in Ottawa where rent is considerably cheaper, so exploring these options is a good idea as well.

Ottawa Amenities

When you’re searching for fixed term rentals in Ottawa, make sure to look at what amenities are offered. For instance, check to see if the rental includes utilities like air conditioning, cable and internet or features such as a dishwasher, parking, balcony and fridge.
Tip: When looking at listings on liv.rent, scroll down to the "Amenities" section to see what utilities and features are included with the rental.

Living in Ottawa, ON

Living in Ottawa offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern urbanity, making it suitable for a wide demographic from government professionals to students. Compared to Toronto, Ottawa provides a more relaxed pace of life, yet it doesn’t skimp on cultural and entertainment offerings, boasting vibrant areas like the ByWard Market, numerous museums, and the renowned National Arts Centre. The city’s abundant green spaces, including the expansive Gatineau Park, cater to outdoor enthusiasts. With its mix of apartments, condos, and shared housing options, Ottawa is renter-friendly, often presenting more affordable choices than Toronto. Whether you’re seeking a bustling city center experience or the tranquility of suburban neighborhoods, Ottawa provides a balanced and enriching lifestyle.

Popular Neighbourhoods in Ottawa

Like any city, Ottawa is made up of smaller neighbourhoods with their own distinct features. Some of the most popular neighbourhoods include Centretown, ByWard Market, Sandy Hill, Hintonburg, Westboro, Glebe, Kanata, and Orléans. For more info about Ottawa, you can consult this guide on neighbourhoods.

Local Landmarks in Ottawa

No visit to Ottawa is complete without a trip to Parliament Hill. Home to Canada’s government, the architecture alone is amazing to behold and the grounds are a great place for both locals and tourists to walk around. Other major Ottawa landmarks & historical buildings include: The Royal Canadian Mint, the National War Memorial, Peace Tower, Rideau Hall, and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Fixed Term Rentals Ottawa

Search for condos, townhouses, rooms, and houses for rent in Ottawa, ON on liv.rent. Finding fixed term rentals near you has never been easier. Filter your search by price range (great for finding cheap apartments for rent), unfurnished or furnished apartments for rent, pet-friendly rentals, availability, and housing type. Options range from studio apartments and suites for rent to 1 or 2 bedroom apartment and 3+ bedrooms for rent.
Our Ottawa rental listings are updated in real-time and are current as of Aug 19, 2025.