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255 Metcalfe St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1R4, CAN|Centretown
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Floor plans
| B2 | Studio | 1 bath | 320 sqft | $1,435 /mo | 1 unit available | ||
| 02 | 1 bed | 1 bath | 560 sqft | $1,795 /mo | 1 unit available |
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Amenities for Metcalfe Street Apartments
Apartment Amenities
| Central Heat | Heat |
| Hot Water | Trash Included |
| Utilities/Sewer | Vinyl Plank Floors |
Appliances
| Fridge | Individual Thermostats |
| Stove |
Building
| Elevator | No Smoking Allowed |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Garage Parking |
Neighborhood
| Convenience Store | Public Transit |
| Shopping Nearby |
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.
$1,435–$1,795
OPTIONAL FEES
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
Parking Policy
Garage Lot
Garage Lot
Parking Fee
Monthly. 2 garage lots max.
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 6–12 months |
|---|
About Metcalfe Street Apartments
Welcome to the trendy, urban setting that is 255 Metcalfe Apartments. Young professionals, government workers and educators have become increasingly attracted to our cleanliness building that offers recently renovated one and two bedroom apartments. These upgraded suites feature freshly painted walls, hardwood floors throughout, and two or three stainless steel appliance kitchens. Located in the middle of Ottawa's Centertown core, these rental apartments offer a variety of nearby shops, restaurants and nightlife on both Elgin St and Bank St. Just a short distance from Parliament Hill, University of Ottawa and an array of national museums and galleries. What's Nearby: - Canadian Museum of Nature - Ottawa Convention Centre - OC Transpo - Rideau Centre - National Arts Centre - St. Paul's University - University of Ottawa
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 Metcalfe Street Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Considerations
- Priced higher than average
- 1-bedrooms are $67 more than the median rent in this area
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Rent trends in Centretown
Studio apartments at Metcalfe Street Apartments cost about 13% less than the average rent price for studios in Centretown.
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 3% lower than 1-bedrooms in Centretown.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Centretown
Ottawa
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| November 2025 | $1,562 |
| December 2025 | $1,549 |
| January 2026 | $1,573 |
| February 2026 | $1,599 |
| March 2026 | $1,578 |
| April 2026 | $1,581 |
| May 2026 | $1,599 |
| June 2026 | $1,603 |
| July 2026 | $1,605 |
| August 2026 | $1,629 |
| September 2026 | $1,650 |
| October 2026 | $1,640 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,669 |
| December 2024 | $1,617 |
| January 2025 | $1,597 |
| February 2025 | $1,647 |
| March 2025 | $1,591 |
| April 2025 | $1,563 |
| May 2025 | $1,551 |
| June 2025 | $1,551 |
| July 2025 | $1,550 |
| August 2025 | $1,564 |
| September 2025 | $1,568 |
| October 2025 | $1,549 |
| November 2025 | $1,549 |
| December 2025 | $1,505 |
| January 2026 | $1,501 |
| February 2026 | $1,530 |
| March 2026 | $1,507 |
| April 2026 | $1,562 |
| May 2026 | $1,587 |
| June 2026 | $1,551 |
| July 2026 | $1,543 |
| August 2026 | $1,529 |
| September 2026 | $1,576 |
| October 2026 | $1,629 |
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Can I afford to live at 255 Metcalfe St?
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Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$57,400/yr
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Getting around Ottawa near 255 Metcalfe St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample 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 255 Metcalfe St, Ottawa
Groceries
9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
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
9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
Explore the area around 255 Metcalfe St
Farm Boy
193 Metcalfe St
Thana Market
386 Bank St
Massine's Your Independent Grocer
296 Bank St
Loblaws
64 Isabella St
JJS Market
380 Laurier Ave W
Le Souk
180 Metcalfe St
Wicked Wanda's Adult Emporiun
327 Bank St
Sunny Cleaners & Alterations
160 Metcalfe St
Bella Bella Boutique
240 Bank St
Shine Dry Cleaners
397 Somerset St W
Bridgehead
282 Elgin St
Ministry of Coffee
279 Elgin St
Starbucks
216 Elgin St
Booster Juice
160 Elgin St
Tim Hortons
450 Bank St
Sir John A Pub
284 Elgin St
Maclaren's on Elgin
301 Elgin St
The Standard Luxury Tavern
360 Elgin St
Lieutenant's Pump
361 Elgin St
Manx
370 Elgin St
Brown Loaf Baktery
268 Elgin St
Herb & Spice Shop
375 Bank St
Thimble Cakes
369 Bank St
Golden Baquette Bakery Ltd
242 Bank St
Three Tarts
464 Bank St
Playground
Jack Purcell Park
Jack Purcell Dog Park
Minto Park
St. Luke's Park
Colonnade Pizza & Restaurant
280 Metcalfe St
East India Co
210 Somerset St W
Town
296 Elgin St
Ginza Ramen
280 Elgin St
Pure Kitchen Ottawa
340 Elgin St
Elgin / Lewis
St-Laurent <> Tunney's Pasture, Waller <> Elmvale, St-Laurent <> Billings Bridge
Elgin / Gilmour
St-Laurent <> Tunney's Pasture, Waller <> Elmvale, St-Laurent <> Billings Bridge
Elgin / Waverly
St-Laurent <> Tunney's Pasture, Waller <> Elmvale, St-Laurent <> Billings Bridge
Elgin / Somerset W
St-Laurent <> Tunney's Pasture, Waller <> Elmvale, St-Laurent <> Billings Bridge
Gladstone / Metcalfe
St-Laurent <> Tunney's Pasture
Ottawa
Ottawa - Toronto, Ottawa - Québec, Québec - Fallowfield, Ottawa - Montréal
Slater / Bank (G)
Shuttle-Exp Dtwn <> Shuttle-Exp Blair
Slater / O'Connor
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Albert / Bank (F)
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Parliament ~ Parlement
Blair <> Tunney's Pasture
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