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Ottawa Apartments Guide

Ottawa typically has a low apartment vacancy rate, but relatively high turnover due to the high number of students and government employees. This guide links to several apartment listing sites, as well as resources to help if you're stuck in a dispute with your landlord.

With over 4,500 Apartments in Ottawa Paramount Properties offer great locations at an extraordinary value.

Our 15 properties offer a high standard of living where our tenants enjoy a safe, clean and inviting environment. For more information about our Ottawa Apartment Rentals visit us online.

Featured Listings

EasyRoommate.com - Here's a great way to find a roommate in Ottawa. Log on and create your free profile.
Rent Compass – Ottawa
Canada’s first apartment listing service on mobile devices using the Rent Compass mobile applications for the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and Google Android. Walking or driving through a neighborhood that you like? find the nearest rental vacancies right on the spot with your phone's GPS.
Home Renovation Guide
The Complete guide to Home Interiors
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Click here to add your Featured Listing...

Resources & info

City of Ottawa Housing
Fair Rental Policy Organization (FRPO)
Housing Help
Ontario ministry of housing
Landlord and Tenant Board
Ontario Tenants Rights
Ottawa Newcomers' Club
Ottawa Real Estate Guide
Ottawa Homes Guide (contractors, services, furniture, etc.)
Ottawa Maps Guide
Recommended Reading

Classifieds

EasyRoommate.com - Here's a great way to find a roommate in Ottawa. Log on and create your free profile.
Sun Classifieds - Homes, Rentals
Citizen Classifieds - Rentals
Downtown Ottawa Apartments
Gotta Rent
Ontario Tenants Directory
OttawaApartmentFinder.ca
Ottawa For Rent.com
OttawaHighrises.ca
OttawaRoommates.com
Prop2GO.com
RentalApartmentFinder.com
RentCatch.ca
Rent Compass
Rentseeker.ca
ott.housing (newsgroup)

Property Management

Misc links & listings

University & College Housing

Carleton U. housing
Ottawa U.housing
Algonquin College housing
Ontario Student Housing
Find more information for new and returning students on our Student Guide.

Moving & Storage

Visit our Real Estate Guide...

Things to ask

Are there any apartments available?
What is the rent?
What utilities (water, heat, hydro) are included in the rent?
What appliances are include in the rent?
What is the parking charge for outdoor and indoor?
Where is the laundry facility?
Which floor is the apartment located?
How many floors are there in the building?
How old is the bulding?
Are there any elevators and how many elevators?
Which direction is the apartment facing?
What is the area size in square foot?
Is the floor hardwood, parquet or carpet?
Is there a private balcony?
Can we install satelite dish?
What do I need to bring along when applying?

Check for...

smoke detector
electrical outlets
doors and windows
locks
lightings

More tips

Ontario Tenants Most Asked Law Questions and Answers

Need help?

Having problems with your landlord? These organizations can help:

Community Legal Services (Ottawa-Carleton)
1 Nicholas Street, Suite #422
(613) 241-7008
South Ottawa Community Legal Services
1355 Bank Street, Suite #406
(613) 733-0140
West End Legal Services
1299 Richmond Road
(613) 596-1641