Oshawa, ON apartments for rent
243 apartments for rent in Oshawa, ON, from 97 communities.
Taunton Terrace
100 Taunton Road East, Oshawa, ON, L1G 7N1
304 Simcoe St. S.
The George-304 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa, ON, L1H 4H7
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100 Bond Street East Prism
100 Bond Street East, Oshawa, ON, L1G 0B7
Carriage Hill
122 Colborne Street East, Oshawa, ON, L1G 7B3
Creekside Townhomes
560-570 Waverly Street N, Oshawa, ON, L1J 5Y4
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Cedar Valley Townhomes
240 Ormond Drive, Oshawa, ON, L1G 6T5
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137 Colborne Street East
137 Colborne Street East, Oshawa, ON, L1G 1M3
3 - 262 BRUCE STREET 3
3 - 262 BRUCE STREET, Oshawa (Central), ON, L1H1R5
498 Simcoe Street North
498 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON, L1G 4T6
73 CENTRAL PK BOULEVARD N
73 CENTRAL PK BOULEVARD N, Oshawa (O'Neill), ON, L1G5Y4
180 Centre Street South. Oshawa $250.00 Gift card!!
180 Centre Street South, Oshawa, ON, L1H 4A6
394-400 Bloor Street East
394-400 Bloor Street East, Oshawa, ON, L1H3M8
203 - 750 KING STREET E 203
203 - 750 KING STREET E, Oshawa (Eastdale), ON, L1H1G9
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1280 Harmony Road North
1280 Harmony Road North, Oshawa, ON, L1K 0P8
303 - 170 PARK ROAD S 303
303 - 170 PARK ROAD S, Oshawa (Vanier), ON, L1J4H2
41 - 429 AUSTEN COURT 41
41 - 429 AUSTEN COURT, Oshawa (Donevan), ON, L1H6K7
UPPER - 73 CENTRAL PK BOULEVARD N Upper
UPPER - 73 CENTRAL PK BOULEVARD N, Oshawa (O'Neill), ON, L1G5Y4
108 - 170 PARK ROAD S 108
108 - 170 PARK ROAD S, Oshawa (Vanier), ON, L1J4H2
2 - 303 MURIEL AVENUE 2
2 - 303 MURIEL AVENUE, Oshawa (McLaughlin), ON, L1J2W8
66 King Street West.
66 King St. W., Oshawa, ON, L1H 1A6
6 - 300 MONTRAVE AVENUE 6
6 - 300 MONTRAVE AVENUE, Oshawa (Vanier), ON, L1J2M8
1 - 393 KING STREET E 1
1 - 393 KING STREET E, Oshawa (Central), ON, L1H1E3
6 - 945 SIMCOE STREET N 6
6 - 945 SIMCOE STREET N, Oshawa (Centennial), ON, L1G4W3
90 1/2 Simcoe St. N.
90 1/2 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, ON, L1G 4S2
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9 Quebec St.
Amylene-9 Quebec St., Oshawa, ON, L1H 2K3
LOWER - 204 CENTRAL PARK BOULEVARD S Lower
LOWER - 204 CENTRAL PARK BOULEVARD S, Oshawa (Central), ON, L1H5W8
MAIN - 697 DOWNVIEW CRESCENT Main
MAIN - 697 DOWNVIEW CRESCENT, Oshawa (Donevan), ON, L1H7W4
42 - 429 AUSTEN CRESCENT 42
42 - 429 AUSTEN CRESCENT, Oshawa (Donevan), ON, L1H6K7
305 - 14 12 KING STREET E 305
305 - 14 1/2 KING STREET E, Oshawa (O'Neill), ON, L1H1A9
UPPER - 204 CENTRAL PARK BOULEVARD S Upper
UPPER - 204 CENTRAL PARK BOULEVARD S, Oshawa (Central), ON, L1H5W8
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Renter’s City Guide to Oshawa
CITY GUIDE
OSHAWA, ONTARIO
Oshawa is located on the shore of Lake Ontario, near the communities of Clarington in the southern portion of the province. The city’s population of over 149,000 resides within the area of more than 145 square kilometres. Oshawa has few large bodies of water within its boundaries, but has a number of creeks, including the large Oshawa Creek. The city historically was considered a blue collar, working-class town, but has grown to be more diverse and economically desirable. With plenty to see and do, and easy access to public transportation, residents can enjoy the city’s many benefits while also taking advantage of its proximity to larger urban centres.
Real Estate Market Overview
Oshawa’s housing affordability is in the mid-range, with average prices ranging from $300,000 to $600,000. Oshawa’s northern section includes predominantly large, higher priced, newer single-family homes, while the city’s central section features a mix of newer and older single-family homes and some commercial retail space. Most single-family homes are on large lots and some include at least a single garage. Condo options are also available in the central section (near downtown).Homes in the southern section tend to be older but more affordable, and the area has some vacant infill lots.
Rental Market
The vacancy rate in Oshawa has not changed much over the past several years, and tends to sit at or below 2%. The southern and central portions of Oshawa tend to have higher vacancy rates than the northern section does. Average rent costs in the city range from $700 (southern/central) to $800 (northern) for a bachelor apartment, $850 (southern/central) to $950 (northern) for a one-bedroom apartment, $980 (southern/central) to $1,100 (northern) for a two-bedroom apartment, and $1,200 (southern/central) to $1,300 (northern) for a three-bedroom (or more) apartment. Rent costs in the northern portion of the city have not changed significantly within the past couple of years, but have increased slightly in the southern and central sections within the same timeframe.
Employment
Oshawa’s unemployment rate tends to hover around 6%, which is on a par with the national rate. The city’s main industries are advanced manufacturing, information technology, health and biosciences, energy generation, and transportation and logistics. General Motors Canada has its headquarters in Oshawa and employs thousands of residents in its manufacturing and administrative departments. Other large companies operating in the city include Fresh Del Monte Produce, Kerr Industries, Ontario Power Generation, Enbridge Inc., Lakeridge Health Oshawa, and Praxair. While many residents commute to larger communities such as Toronto and Mississauga for employment, Oshawa’s growing economy is starting to provide more work opportunities locally.
Transportation
Durham Region Transit provides bus services within Oshawa and from the city to surrounding communities such as Pickering, Clarington, Whitby, and Ajax. There are around a dozen routes providing access to various areas of Oshawa, and two large terminals that also serve as hubs for other transportation options. GO Transit provides bus and train connections to Toronto.Residents can also travel via Greyhound (long-distance bus) and VIA Rail (train).
Schools
Much like its neighbouring communities, Oshawa has four school boards that operate primary and secondary schools in the city. These boards include Durham District School Board, Durham Catholic District School Board, the Conseil scolaire Viamonde, and the Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud. Oshawa schools include Beau Valley Public School, Waverly Public School, Maxwell Heights Secondary School, Coronation Public School, Sir Albert Love Catholic School, St. Hedwig Catholic School, and Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School. Private school options are also available to residents. Post-secondary institutions in the city include Durham College (offering courses in accounting, healthcare, advertising, trades, technology, law, and hospitality), the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (with programs in health sciences, education, business, engineering, and social sciences), and Trent University Durham (providing programs in law, psychology, business, media, education, and history).
Family Life
The Canadian Automotive Museum houses a collection of Canadian cars ranging from 1905 to 1983. Displays provide information and examples of car manufacturing and ownership throughout Canada’s automobile history. The museum also has collections of vehicles from America, Britain, and European countries. Guided tours and group tours are available, and special exhibits and events change throughout the year. The McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve is 41 hectares of land on the north shore of Lake Ontario that is owned by General Motors of Canada Limited and that features hundreds of species of plants, birds, mammals, and fish. The park includes walking trails and viewing platforms for birdwatchers and photographers, is open year-round, and is free to visit.