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Apartments for Rent in Lower Town, Ottawa, ON

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Muze on Rideau - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
New construction

18h ago

8.9

Very good

Muze on Rideau

265 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 0G7

Garage parking | Swimming pool | Fitness center

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,795–$2,815

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

160 Chapel - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

160 Chapel

160 Chapel St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8P5

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,525–$2,450

Apartment for rent

545 Rideau Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9

Excellent

545 Rideau Apartments

545 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 0E3

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,725–$2,445

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

Story of Rideau & Chapel - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Story of Rideau & Chapel

165 Chapel St, Ottawa, ON K1N 0E7

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,639–$2,519

Apartment for rent

The Seigniory - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special
3D tour

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

The Seigniory

111 Wurtemburg St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8M1

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,835–$2,395

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

253-257 York - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

253-257 York

257 - 257 York Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 5T9

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

Studio–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,655–$3,900

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

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Fitness Center

Elevator

Outdoor Space

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19 Desjardins Ave Unit 1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

19 Desjardins Ave Unit 1

19 Desjardins Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 5N8

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

Studio

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

120 Wurtemburg - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.8

Very good

120 Wurtemburg

120 Wurtemburg St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8M3

On-site laundry | Balcony | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$2,549–$2,599

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649 Rideau St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

649 Rideau St

649 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6A3

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

222 Bruyère Street - 201 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

222 Bruyère Street - 201

222 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5E3

Garage parking | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,575

Apartment for rent

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179 George Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

179 George Street

179 George St, Ottawa, ON K1N 1J8

Fitness center | Elevator

2 beds

2 baths

$2,749

Apartment for rent

Bachelor Studios for Rent – Downtown Ottawa |  Multiple Units| - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Bachelor Studios for Rent – Downtown Ottawa | Multiple Units|

197 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7H4

In-unit laundry | Fitness center

Studio

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

197 Cumberland St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Lower Town apartment for rent in Ottawa

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Fitness center

Studio

1 bath

$1,450

$1,350

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 21

251 Bolton St. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

251 Bolton St.

251 Bolton St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5B5

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

116 Boteler Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

116 Boteler Street

116 Boteler St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5A6

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

3 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Apartment for rent

The Watergate - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

The Watergate

211 Wurtemburg St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8R4

Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,250–$3,950

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

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5-47 Heney Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

5-47 Heney Street

47 Heney St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5V6

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

19 Desjardins Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Town apartment for rent in Ottawa

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Fitness center

Studio

1 bath

$1,995

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 10

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116 Boteler St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Town house for rent in Ottawa

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,800

$2,600

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 21

222 Bruyère St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Town condo for rent in Ottawa

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,575

Condo for rent

Available Aug 1

47 Heney St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Town apartment for rent in Ottawa

On-site laundry | Balcony | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 21

THEO Student Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.9

Very good

THEO Student Apartments

305 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9E5

Furnished | Garage parking | Fitness center

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,108–$2,180

Apartment for rent

46 Nelson Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

46 Nelson Street

46 Nelson St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7R2

Furnished | Central heat

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,400–$1,600

Apartment for rent

50 Bruyere - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

50 Bruyere

50 Bruyère St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5C5

On-site laundry | Central heat | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

179 George St - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

Lower Town condo for rent in Ottawa

179 George St, Ottawa, ON K1N 1J8

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,250

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

Description

Stunning loft-style downtown corner unit condo available for rent July 1st. Rent includes: Heat, Hydro, and WaterLarge 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom + den. Heated underground parking included. This gorgeous condo is located at the corner of the Byward Market close to all amenities, including a new Metro grocery store across the street. It includes beautiful south-east views of Ottawa from the private, large 100 square foot balcony. Stunning sunrise views. The fully upgraded condo includes 10-foot concrete ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows spanning two entire walls, granite counte

80 Bolton St - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

Lower Town apartment for rent in Ottawa

Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,095

$1,995

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Description

Bolton is a four-story elegant red brick building located on a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of the Byward Market, near the Ottawa River. The building is neighbour to the Japanese and Saudi Embassies, and only A few steps to Global Affairs, Parliament Hill, and several bike & walk paths along the Rideau River. The building offers 24 spacious open-concept units with 9ft ceilings, hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, and in-suite laundry, white window coverings, central AC, and much more. Parking is available in the underground garage.

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St Andrew St & Dalhousie St #1, Ottawa, ON K1N 5G4

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony

3 beds

1 bath

$2,900

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

180 Bruyère Street #602 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Town apartment for rent in Ottawa

180 Bruyère Street #602, Ottawa, ON K1N 5E1

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Balcony

1 bed

0 baths

$1,495

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

80 Bolton Street #203 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Town apartment for rent in Ottawa

80 Bolton Street #203, Ottawa, ON K1N 5A9

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

383 Cumberland St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Town apartment for rent in Ottawa

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

383 Cumberland Street #306 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Town apartment for rent in Ottawa

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

222 Bruyère St #201 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Town condo for rent in Ottawa

222 Bruyère St #201, Ottawa, ON K1N 5E3

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,575

Condo for rent

Available Aug 1

38 Bruyère St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Town apartment for rent in Ottawa

Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,950

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 15

179 George Street ##301 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Town condo for rent in Ottawa

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$2,695

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1

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180 George St #1704 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Town condo for rent in Ottawa

180 George Street - 1704

180 George St #1704, Ottawa, ON K1N 0G8

1 bed

1 bath

$1,895

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

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Updated: June 21, 2026

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What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lower Town, Ottawa, ON?

Lower Town, a neighborhood in Ottawa, sees one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 per month in 2025. These units typically offer about 537 sqft of living space, with approximately 56 listings available monthly.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Lower Town, Ottawa, ON?

Two-bedroom apartments in Lower Town average around $2,600 per month in 2025, remaining relatively stable from the previous year. These units typically span about 790 sqft and account for about 25 listings monthly.

What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Lower Town, Ottawa, ON?

Three-bedroom apartments in Lower Town average around $2,900 per month in 2025, down 11.1% from 2024. These larger units offer about 888 sqft of space, with about 7 listings available monthly.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower Town, Ottawa, ON?

Lower Town's rental market averaged around $2,000 per month across all property types in 2025, down 1.3% year over year. Rent varies significantly by unit size, from around $1,600 for studios to around $2,900 for three-bedroom apartments.

What is the average apartment size in Lower Town, Ottawa, ON?

Apartments in Lower Town average around 599 sqft across all unit types. Studio apartments offer about 353 sqft, while larger three-bedroom units provide up to 888 sqft of living space.

What type of apartment is most common in Lower Town, Ottawa, ON?

One-bedroom apartments are the most common rental type in Lower Town, with about 56 listings available monthly out of approximately 103 total listings. This represents over half of the available rental inventory in the neighborhood.

Why Lower Town, Ottawa is a great place to live

Renters seeking a neighborhood that aligns with their values and lifestyle will find Lower Town an attractive option. Our analysis of local amenities and features reveals that this area excels in environmental sustainability and social life.

With a strong focus on eco-friendly practices, Lower Town stands out for its use of non-toxic paint, waste recycling and composting programs, rainwater harvesting, community solar projects, and incorporation of sustainable materials in construction. Additionally, the prevalence of low-flow fixtures and thermostats further underscores the neighborhood's commitment to reducing its environmental footprint.

Lower Town is also ideal for those who value a vibrant social life. The area's well-designed street infrastructure, frequent transit options, and high walk score make it easy to get around and connect with others. Shared community spaces and a strong emphasis on safety further contribute to a sense of community and social connection.

What type of apartment is least common in Lower Town, Ottawa, ON?

Three-bedroom apartments have the lowest availability in Lower Town, with about 7 listings per month. Studios are also relatively uncommon, averaging about 13 listings monthly in this Ottawa neighborhood.

Methodology: How we got this data

Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.

Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.

Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.

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