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161 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, ON K1P 5J2, CAN|Downtown Ottawa
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Floor plans
| 303 | Studio | 1 bath | 341 sqft | $1,535 /mo | 1 unit available | ||
| 301 | 1 bed | 1 bath | 445 sqft | $1,950 /mo | 1 unit available | ||
| 201 | 2 bed | 1 bath | 554 sqft | $2,500 /mo | 1 unit available |
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Amenities for 161 LAURIER
Apartment Amenities
| Electric | Heat |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking |
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
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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Building details
Property details
| Year built | 1964 |
|---|---|
| Lease terms | 12 months |
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About 161 LAURIER
Managed by Place Doree
Nestled in Ottawa’s vibrant Downtown district, our newly renovated apartments offer stylish interiors, premium amenities, and a location that puts the city’s best right at your doorstep. Set among cafés, restaurants, and all the conveniences you need, 161 Laurier places you in the center of it all. Whether you're heading to work, meeting friends, or exploring the city’s cultural gems, everything is just steps away.
Year Built: 1964
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Rent trends in Downtown Ottawa
Studio apartments at 161 LAURIER cost about 12% less than the average rent price for studios in Downtown Ottawa.
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 7% lower than 1-bedrooms in Downtown Ottawa.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 161 LAURIER to be 6% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Downtown Ottawa.
Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
Downtown Ottawa
Ottawa
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $1,580 |
| December 2023 | $1,589 |
| January 2024 | $1,595 |
| February 2024 | $1,550 |
| March 2024 | $1,546 |
| April 2024 | $1,545 |
| May 2024 | $1,544 |
| June 2024 | $1,549 |
| July 2024 | $1,590 |
| August 2024 | $1,670 |
| September 2024 | $1,702 |
| October 2024 | $1,683 |
| November 2024 | $1,668 |
| December 2024 | $1,655 |
| January 2025 | $1,652 |
| February 2025 | $1,654 |
| March 2025 | $1,623 |
| April 2025 | $1,597 |
| May 2025 | $1,589 |
| June 2025 | $1,599 |
| July 2025 | $1,607 |
| August 2025 | $1,616 |
| September 2025 | $1,610 |
| October 2025 | $1,579 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $1,642 |
| December 2023 | $1,628 |
| January 2024 | $1,642 |
| February 2024 | $1,625 |
| March 2024 | $1,659 |
| April 2024 | $1,568 |
| May 2024 | $1,561 |
| June 2024 | $1,535 |
| July 2024 | $1,817 |
| August 2024 | $1,761 |
| September 2024 | $1,721 |
| October 2024 | $1,769 |
| November 2024 | $1,725 |
| December 2024 | $1,720 |
| January 2025 | $1,762 |
| February 2025 | $1,715 |
| March 2025 | $1,697 |
| April 2025 | $1,683 |
| May 2025 | $1,676 |
| June 2025 | $1,700 |
| July 2025 | $1,667 |
| August 2025 | $1,821 |
| September 2025 | $1,796 |
| October 2025 | $1,766 |
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Rent-to-income ratio
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Getting around Ottawa near 161 Laurier Ave W
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 161 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
9/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
Explore the area around 161 Laurier Ave W
Farm Boy
193 Metcalfe St
JJS Market
380 Laurier Ave W
Massine's Your Independent Grocer
296 Bank St
Thana Market
386 Bank St
Bottega Nicastro Fine Food SHP
64 George St
Armoured Suits
170 Laurier Ave W
Impact Transforming Natural Resource Management
135 Laurier Ave W
Le Souk
180 Metcalfe St
Stephano Mens Wear & Tailoring
130 Albert St
Red Velvet
253 Elgin St
Booster Juice
160 Elgin St
Tim Hortons
161 Laurier Ave W
Starbucks
100 Elgin St
Tim Hortons
100 Metcalfe St
Starbucks
81 Metcalfe St
D'Arcy McGee's
44 Sparks St
Royal Oak Restaurant
188 Bank St
Sir John A Pub
284 Elgin St
Brixton's British Pub
210 Sparks St
Royal Oak
318 Bank St
Brown Loaf Baktery
268 Elgin St
Bread & Sons
195 Bank St
Sweets Castle
133 Bank St
Popeye's Supplements
134 Bank St
Nature's Care Health Products
115 Bank St
Marion Dewar Plaza
Nepean Place
Minto Park
Jack Purcell Park
St. Luke's Park
Japanese Village
170 Laurier Ave W
Beckta Dining & Wine
150 Elgin St
Scone Witch
150 Elgin St
Orient House Shawarma & Grill
150 Laurier Ave W
Booster Juice
160 Elgin St
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