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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly

Location

17 Louisa St, Kitchener, ON N2H 5L7, CAN|KW Hospital
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The Effort Trust Company Ltd.

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(289) 204-3390

Property Overview

Louisa Street Apartments I offers strong value, with an 8.5 overall rating, a perfect price score, and high marks for amenities and location. It also stands out for pet friendliness and outdoor spaces, while its detailed, transparent description adds to its appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Louisa Street Apartments I is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Louisa Street Apartments I has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Apartment - 1 Bedroom1 bed1 bath750 sqft$1,499 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Louisa Street Apartments I

Apartment Amenities

Balcony

Appliances

Appliances

Tech

Cable Ready

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned Parking

Services

On-Site Management
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Deposit

One-time.

$1,649

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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Building details

Property details

Lease terms12 months
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About Louisa Street Apartments I

Managed by The Effort Trust Company Ltd.
HomeApartments in KitchenerKW Hospital Louisa Street Apartments I

Professionally managed and thoughtfully maintained, our properties are supported by responsive management and a commitment to providing an exceptional resident experience. Our legacy rent-controlled buildings offer added peace of mind through predictable rent increases in accordance with provincial guidelines. Located in a peaceful downtown Kitchener neighbourhood, these renovated suites offer exceptional convenience just steps from the ION Light Rail Transit (LRT) system and a wide range of nearby amenities, including grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and shopping. Featuring contemporary finishes and functional layouts, the suites include fresh paint, updated flooring, quartz countertops, and modern, energy-efficient appliances. On-site laundry is also available for residents' convenience. Select suites offer access to large private balconies, providing additional outdoor space. With its quiet residential setting and close proximity to downtown, this property combines comfort with urban convenience.


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Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Louisa Street Apartments I is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Louisa Street Apartments I has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Louisa Street Apartments I
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Louisa Street Apartments I offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Louisa Street Apartments I goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Louisa Street Apartments I receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Louisa Street Apartments I is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Louisa Street Apartments I does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Louisa Street Apartments I provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Louisa Street Apartments I is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Louisa Street Apartments I compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

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Rent trends in KW Hospital

1-bedroom apartments at Louisa Street Apartments I cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in KW Hospital.

Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
KW Hospital
Kitchener
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Kitchener
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,833
November 2024$1,790
December 2024$1,805
January 2025$1,794
February 2025$1,786
March 2025$1,778
April 2025$1,765
May 2025$1,803
June 2025$1,778
July 2025$1,762
August 2025$1,733
September 2025$1,754
October 2025$1,760
November 2025$1,780
December 2025$1,758
January 2026$1,753
February 2026$1,750
March 2026$1,701
April 2026$1,696
May 2026$1,667
June 2026$1,655
July 2026$1,649
August 2026$1,654
September 2026$1,696
October 2026$1,699
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in KW Hospital
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,750
November 2024$1,756
December 2024$1,833
January 2025$1,674
February 2025$1,624
March 2025$1,701
April 2025$1,568
May 2025$1,500
June 2025$1,606
July 2025$1,530
August 2025$1,613
September 2025$1,537
October 2025$1,653
November 2025$1,759
December 2025$1,684
January 2026$1,609
February 2026$1,576
March 2026$1,605
April 2026$1,640
May 2026$1,654
June 2026$1,587
July 2026$1,560
August 2026$1,527
September 2026$1,622
October 2026$1,582

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$59,960/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $59,960 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,499.
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Getting around Kitchener near 17 Louisa St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 17 Louisa St, Kitchener

Groceries

9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

8/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

9/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

7/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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