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300 Tulum Cres
300 Tulum Cres
300 Tulum Cres
300 Tulum Cres
300 Tulum Cres
300 Tulum Cres
300 Tulum Cres
$2,450/month
2 Bed · 1 Bath
300 Tulum Cres
Ottawa, ON · Entire House
170 Metcalfe St
2 Units Available
$105–$126/day
1 Bed – 2 Bed
170 Metcalfe St
Ottawa, ON · The Met
253 Frechette St
253 Frechette St
253 Frechette St
253 Frechette St
253 Frechette St
253 Frechette St
253 Frechette St
253 Frechette St
253 Frechette St
253 Frechette St
253 Frechette St
253 Frechette St
253 Frechette St
253 Frechette St
253 Frechette St
253 Frechette St
253 Frechette St
$2,200/month
2 Bed · 1 Bath · 1000 ft²
253 Frechette St
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
397 Codd St
397 Codd St
397 Codd St
397 Codd St
397 Codd St
397 Codd St
397 Codd St
397 Codd St
397 Codd St
397 Codd St
397 Codd St
397 Codd St
$2,395/month
2 Bed · 2 Bath · 740 ft²
397 Codd St
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
23 Chapleau Ave
23 Chapleau Ave
23 Chapleau Ave
23 Chapleau Ave
23 Chapleau Ave
23 Chapleau Ave
23 Chapleau Ave
23 Chapleau Ave
23 Chapleau Ave
23 Chapleau Ave
23 Chapleau Ave
23 Chapleau Ave
23 Chapleau Ave
23 Chapleau Ave
23 Chapleau Ave
23 Chapleau Ave
23 Chapleau Ave
23 Chapleau Ave
23 Chapleau Ave
23 Chapleau Ave
$1700$1,600/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath
23 Chapleau Ave
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
199 Slater St
2 Units Available
$125–$170/day
1 Bed – 2 Bed
199 Slater St
Ottawa, ON · The Slater
1140 Wellington Street
2 Units Available
$125–$170/day
1 Bed – 2 Bed
1140 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON · 1140 Wellington
18 Hamilton Ave N
2 Units Available
$104–$145/day
1 Bed – 2 Bed
18 Hamilton Ave N
Ottawa, ON · Canvas Lofts
335 Cooper St
335 Cooper St
335 Cooper St
335 Cooper St
335 Cooper St
335 Cooper St
335 Cooper St
335 Cooper St
335 Cooper St
335 Cooper St
$1,549/month
Studio · 1 Bath
335 Cooper St
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
40 Kirkland Pvt
$96+/day
1 Bed · 1 Bath
40 Kirkland Pvt
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
341 Maclaren St
341 Maclaren St
341 Maclaren St
341 Maclaren St
341 Maclaren St
341 Maclaren St
341 Maclaren St
341 Maclaren St
341 Maclaren St
341 Maclaren St
341 Maclaren St
341 Maclaren St
$1,550/month
Studio · 1 Bath
341 Maclaren St
Ottawa, ON · Entire Apartment
20686 Eastleigh Cres
20686 Eastleigh Cres
20686 Eastleigh Cres
20686 Eastleigh Cres
20686 Eastleigh Cres
20686 Eastleigh Cres
20686 Eastleigh Cres
20686 Eastleigh Cres
20686 Eastleigh Cres
20686 Eastleigh Cres
20686 Eastleigh Cres
20686 Eastleigh Cres
20686 Eastleigh Cres
20686 Eastleigh Cres
20686 Eastleigh Cres
20686 Eastleigh Cres
20686 Eastleigh Cres
20686 Eastleigh Cres
$2300$2,200/month
2 Bed · 2 Bath · 686 ft²
20686 Eastleigh Cres
Langley, BC · Entire Apartment
1340 University Dr NW
1340 University Dr NW
1340 University Dr NW
1340 University Dr NW
$700/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath · 480 ft²
1340 University Dr NW
Calgary, AB · Entire Apartment
1305 15 Ave SW
$800/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath · 480 ft²
1305 15 Ave SW
Calgary, AB · Entire Apartment
6333 Silver Ave
6333 Silver Ave
6333 Silver Ave
6333 Silver Ave
6333 Silver Ave
6333 Silver Ave
6333 Silver Ave
6333 Silver Ave
6333 Silver Ave
6333 Silver Ave
6333 Silver Ave
6333 Silver Ave
6333 Silver Ave
$3,100/month
2 Bed · 2 Bath · 904 ft²
6333 Silver Ave
Burnaby, BC · Entire Apartment
13745 George Jct
5 Units Available
$1,700–$2,550/month
1 Bed – 2 Bed
13745 George Jct
Surrey, BC · Plaza two
5515 Boundary Rd
5515 Boundary Rd
5515 Boundary Rd
5515 Boundary Rd
5515 Boundary Rd
5515 Boundary Rd
5515 Boundary Rd
5515 Boundary Rd
5515 Boundary Rd
5515 Boundary Rd
5515 Boundary Rd
5515 Boundary Rd
5515 Boundary Rd
5515 Boundary Rd
5515 Boundary Rd
5515 Boundary Rd
5515 Boundary Rd
5515 Boundary Rd
5515 Boundary Rd
5515 Boundary Rd
5515 Boundary Rd
$2,400/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath · 590 ft²
5515 Boundary Rd
Vancouver, BC · Entire Apartment
8559 Jack Uppal St
3 Units Available
$1,273–$2,750/month
Studio – 3 Bed
8559 Jack Uppal St
Vancouver, BC · Sawmill
9888 Cameron St
9888 Cameron St
9888 Cameron St
9888 Cameron St
9888 Cameron St
9888 Cameron St
9888 Cameron St
9888 Cameron St
9888 Cameron St
9888 Cameron St
9888 Cameron St
9888 Cameron St
9888 Cameron St
9888 Cameron St
$2980$2,800/month
2 Bed · 2 Bath · 960 ft²
9888 Cameron St
Burnaby, BC · Partial Apartment
2689 Kingsway
2689 Kingsway
2689 Kingsway
2689 Kingsway
2689 Kingsway
2689 Kingsway
2689 Kingsway
2689 Kingsway
2689 Kingsway
2689 Kingsway
2689 Kingsway
2689 Kingsway
2689 Kingsway
2689 Kingsway
2689 Kingsway
2689 Kingsway
2689 Kingsway
2689 Kingsway
2689 Kingsway
2689 Kingsway
2689 Kingsway
$2,500/month
2 Bed · 2 Bath · 753 ft²
2689 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC · Entire Apartment
111 Superior Ave
111 Superior Ave
111 Superior Ave
111 Superior Ave
111 Superior Ave
111 Superior Ave
111 Superior Ave
$1,950/month
2 Bed · 2 Bath · 946 ft²
111 Superior Ave
Etobicoke, ON · Entire Townhouse
40 Bobolink Ave
40 Bobolink Ave
40 Bobolink Ave
40 Bobolink Ave
40 Bobolink Ave
40 Bobolink Ave
40 Bobolink Ave
40 Bobolink Ave
40 Bobolink Ave
40 Bobolink Ave
40 Bobolink Ave
40 Bobolink Ave
40 Bobolink Ave
40 Bobolink Ave
40 Bobolink Ave
40 Bobolink Ave
40 Bobolink Ave
40 Bobolink Ave
40 Bobolink Ave
$750/month
Room
40 Bobolink Ave
Scarborough, ON · Room in House
4333 Central Blvd
4333 Central Blvd
4333 Central Blvd
4333 Central Blvd
4333 Central Blvd
4333 Central Blvd
4333 Central Blvd
4333 Central Blvd
4333 Central Blvd
4333 Central Blvd
4333 Central Blvd
4333 Central Blvd
4333 Central Blvd
4333 Central Blvd
4333 Central Blvd
4333 Central Blvd
4333 Central Blvd
4333 Central Blvd
4333 Central Blvd
4333 Central Blvd
4333 Central Blvd
$2,400/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath · 756 ft²
4333 Central Blvd
Burnaby, BC · Entire Apartment
11907 223rd St
11907 223rd St
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11907 223rd St
11907 223rd St
11907 223rd St
11907 223rd St
11907 223rd St
11907 223rd St
11907 223rd St
$2,300/month
2 Bed · 2 Bath · 743 ft²
11907 223rd St
Vancouver, BC · Entire Apartment
12475 61A Ave
12475 61A Ave
12475 61A Ave
12475 61A Ave
12475 61A Ave
12475 61A Ave
12475 61A Ave
12475 61A Ave
12475 61A Ave
12475 61A Ave
12475 61A Ave
12475 61A Ave
12475 61A Ave
12475 61A Ave
12475 61A Ave
12475 61A Ave
12475 61A Ave
12475 61A Ave
12475 61A Ave
12475 61A Ave
12475 61A Ave
12475 61A Ave
Special Offer
$900$800/month
Room
12475 61A Ave
Surrey, BC · Room in House
10435 37 Ave NW
10435 37 Ave NW
10435 37 Ave NW
10435 37 Ave NW
10435 37 Ave NW
10435 37 Ave NW
10435 37 Ave NW
10435 37 Ave NW
10435 37 Ave NW
10435 37 Ave NW
10435 37 Ave NW
$1,100/month
2 Bed · 1 Bath · 1200 ft²
10435 37 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB · Entire House
4007 Nithsdale St
4007 Nithsdale St
4007 Nithsdale St
4007 Nithsdale St
4007 Nithsdale St
4007 Nithsdale St
4007 Nithsdale St
4007 Nithsdale St
4007 Nithsdale St
4007 Nithsdale St
4007 Nithsdale St
4007 Nithsdale St
4007 Nithsdale St
4007 Nithsdale St
4007 Nithsdale St
4007 Nithsdale St
4007 Nithsdale St
4007 Nithsdale St
4007 Nithsdale St
4007 Nithsdale St
4007 Nithsdale St
$5,900/month
3 Bed · 4 Bath · 1892 ft²
4007 Nithsdale St
Burnaby, BC · Partial House
7143 McBride St
7143 McBride St
7143 McBride St
7143 McBride St
7143 McBride St
7143 McBride St
7143 McBride St
7143 McBride St
7143 McBride St
7143 McBride St
7143 McBride St
7143 McBride St
7143 McBride St
7143 McBride St
7143 McBride St
7143 McBride St
7143 McBride St
7143 McBride St
7143 McBride St
7143 McBride St
7143 McBride St
7143 McBride St
7143 McBride St
2 Units Available
$2,100–$2,300/month
1 Bed – 2 Bed
McBride St
Burnaby, BC · McBride St
540 Rochester Ave
540 Rochester Ave
540 Rochester Ave
540 Rochester Ave
540 Rochester Ave
540 Rochester Ave
540 Rochester Ave
540 Rochester Ave
540 Rochester Ave
540 Rochester Ave
540 Rochester Ave
540 Rochester Ave
540 Rochester Ave
540 Rochester Ave
540 Rochester Ave
540 Rochester Ave
$1,875/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath · 650 ft²
540 Rochester Ave
Coquitlam, BC · Entire Apartment
4255 Sardis St
4255 Sardis St
4255 Sardis St
4255 Sardis St
4255 Sardis St
4255 Sardis St
4255 Sardis St
4255 Sardis St
$2,195/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath · 620 ft²
4255 Sardis St
Burnaby, BC · Entire Townhouse
6468 Willingdon Ave
6468 Willingdon Ave
6468 Willingdon Ave
6468 Willingdon Ave
6468 Willingdon Ave
6468 Willingdon Ave
6468 Willingdon Ave
6468 Willingdon Ave
6468 Willingdon Ave
6468 Willingdon Ave
6468 Willingdon Ave
6468 Willingdon Ave
6468 Willingdon Ave
6468 Willingdon Ave
6468 Willingdon Ave
$2,200/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath · 478 ft²
6468 Willingdon Ave
Burnaby, BC · Entire Apartment
5987 Wilson Ave
2 Units Available
$2,300–$3,650/month
1 Bed – 2 Bed
5987 Wilson Ave
Burnaby, BC · Central Park House
3833 Evergreen Place
3833 Evergreen Place
3833 Evergreen Place
3833 Evergreen Place
3833 Evergreen Place
3833 Evergreen Place
3833 Evergreen Place
3833 Evergreen Place
3833 Evergreen Place
3833 Evergreen Place
3833 Evergreen Place
3833 Evergreen Place
3833 Evergreen Place
3833 Evergreen Place
3833 Evergreen Place
3833 Evergreen Place
3833 Evergreen Place
3833 Evergreen Place
3833 Evergreen Place
3833 Evergreen Place
3833 Evergreen Place
$4,500/month
2 Bed · 2 Bath · 700 ft²
3833 Evergreen Place
Burnaby, BC · Entire Apartment
71 Ponderosa Cres
71 Ponderosa Cres
71 Ponderosa Cres
71 Ponderosa Cres
71 Ponderosa Cres
71 Ponderosa Cres
71 Ponderosa Cres
71 Ponderosa Cres
71 Ponderosa Cres
$900/month
Room
71 Ponderosa Cres
London, ON · Room in House
9393 Tower Rd
9393 Tower Rd
9393 Tower Rd
9393 Tower Rd
9393 Tower Rd
9393 Tower Rd
9393 Tower Rd
9393 Tower Rd
9393 Tower Rd
9393 Tower Rd
9393 Tower Rd
$2,300/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath · 594 ft²
9393 Tower Rd
Burnaby, BC · Entire Apartment
8750 University Cres
8750 University Cres
8750 University Cres
8750 University Cres
8750 University Cres
8750 University Cres
8750 University Cres
8750 University Cres
8750 University Cres
8750 University Cres
$2,280/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath · 572 ft²
8750 University Cres
Burnaby, BC · Entire Apartment
4650 Brentwood Blvd
4650 Brentwood Blvd
4650 Brentwood Blvd
4650 Brentwood Blvd
4650 Brentwood Blvd
4650 Brentwood Blvd
4650 Brentwood Blvd
4650 Brentwood Blvd
4650 Brentwood Blvd
4650 Brentwood Blvd
4650 Brentwood Blvd
4650 Brentwood Blvd
4650 Brentwood Blvd
4650 Brentwood Blvd
4650 Brentwood Blvd
4650 Brentwood Blvd
4650 Brentwood Blvd
4650 Brentwood Blvd
4650 Brentwood Blvd
4650 Brentwood Blvd
4650 Brentwood Blvd
4650 Brentwood Blvd
$2480$2,380/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath · 540 ft²
4650 Brentwood Blvd
Burnaby, BC · Entire Apartment
4600 Burke St
4600 Burke St
4600 Burke St
4600 Burke St
4600 Burke St
4600 Burke St
$1,600/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath · 570 ft²
4600 Burke St
Burnaby, BC · Entire House
561 Sherbourne St
$750/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath · 425 ft²
561 Sherbourne St
Toronto, ON · Entire Apartment
4433 Alaska St
4433 Alaska St
4433 Alaska St
4433 Alaska St
4433 Alaska St
4433 Alaska St
4433 Alaska St
4433 Alaska St
4433 Alaska St
4433 Alaska St
4433 Alaska St
4433 Alaska St
4433 Alaska St
4433 Alaska St
4433 Alaska St
4433 Alaska St
4433 Alaska St
4433 Alaska St
4433 Alaska St
$2,400/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath · 546 ft²
4433 Alaska St
Burnaby, BC · Entire Apartment
3220 Morley Trl NW
3220 Morley Trl NW
3220 Morley Trl NW
3220 Morley Trl NW
3220 Morley Trl NW
3220 Morley Trl NW
$650/month
Room
3220 Morley Trl NW
Calgary, AB · Room in House
4547 Brentlawn Dr
4547 Brentlawn Dr
4547 Brentlawn Dr
4547 Brentlawn Dr
4547 Brentlawn Dr
4547 Brentlawn Dr
4547 Brentlawn Dr
4547 Brentlawn Dr
4547 Brentlawn Dr
4547 Brentlawn Dr
4547 Brentlawn Dr
4547 Brentlawn Dr
4547 Brentlawn Dr
4547 Brentlawn Dr
4547 Brentlawn Dr
4547 Brentlawn Dr
4547 Brentlawn Dr
4547 Brentlawn Dr
4547 Brentlawn Dr
4547 Brentlawn Dr
4547 Brentlawn Dr
$2,550/month
2 Bed · 1 Bath · 1345 ft²
Brentlawn Dr
Burnaby, BC · Partial House
571 Calvin Ct
571 Calvin Ct
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571 Calvin Ct
571 Calvin Ct
571 Calvin Ct
571 Calvin Ct
3 Units Available
$850–$1,650/month
-- Bed · -- Bath
571 Calvin Ct
Burnaby, BC · Calvin Ct
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595 Garrow Dr
5 Units Available
$900–$1,300/month
-- Bed · -- Bath
595 Garrow Dr
Port Moody, BC · Garrow Dr
5058 Joyce St
2 Units Available
$3,000–$3,250/month
2 Bed
5058 Joyce St
Vancouver, BC · Joyce by Westbank
2311 Beta Ave
2311 Beta Ave
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2311 Beta Ave
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2311 Beta Ave
2311 Beta Ave
2311 Beta Ave
$3200$3,100/month
2 Bed · 2 Bath · 780 ft²
2311 Beta Ave
Burnaby, BC · Entire Apartment
9857 Manchester Drive
9857 Manchester Drive
9857 Manchester Drive
9857 Manchester Drive
9857 Manchester Drive
9857 Manchester Drive
9857 Manchester Drive
9857 Manchester Drive
9857 Manchester Drive
9857 Manchester Drive
9857 Manchester Drive
9857 Manchester Drive
9857 Manchester Drive
9857 Manchester Drive
9857 Manchester Drive
$2,150/month
2 Bed · 1 Bath · 769 ft²
9857 Manchester Drive
Burnaby, BC · Entire Apartment
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13350 Central Ave
$1,400/month
1 Bed · 1 Bath · 337 ft²
13350 Central Ave
Surrey, BC · Entire Apartment
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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 short 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 short term rentals?

The average rent in Ottawa, ON for short 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 short 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 short 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.

Short Term Rentals Ottawa

Search for condos, townhouses, rooms, and houses for rent in Ottawa, ON on liv.rent. Finding short 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 Jul 26, 2025.