144 Welland Avenue Unit Lower, St. Catharines, ON
L2R 2N6
Listed November 12, 2026
About this property
An ideal starter apartment, this practical 2-bedroom lower-level apartment offers unmatched everyday convenience just minutes from the downtown core. Positioned within easy walking distance of one department store, daily essentials, and major bus routes, this location makes navigating the city effortless whether you drive or rely on transit. Inside, the functional layout includes a well-equipped kitchen complete with a full-sized fridge, stove, dishwasher, and bonus bar fridge, while the second bedroom easily doubles as a dedicated home office or guest space. Enjoy low-maintenance living, complimentary shared on-site laundry, and one included parking space. Street parking is available as well except in the winter. Heat and water are covered in the rent, with only hydro extra, making monthly budgeting straightforward. Please note that the unit is not suitable for dogs.
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Estimated monthly carrying cost
$1,695/mo
About $20,340 a year
- Rent$1,450
- $140
- Tenant insurance$30
- Internet$75
Included in the rent: Heat (gas), Water & sewer.
Cash needed to move in
- First month's rent
- $1,450
- Last month's rent deposit
- $1,450
- Key / fob depositRefundable
- $100
- Moving & set-upEstimate
- $1,400
- Total
- $4,400
Your first 12 months
- Rent and monthly costs12 months
- $20,340
- Moving & set-up
- $1,400
- Total
- $21,740
Deposits aren’t an extra cost: the last-month deposit pays your final month and the key deposit comes back when you return the keys.
Planning ahead
- Household income to keep rent + utilities at 30%CMHC's affordability guideline — landlords often use a similar test
- $64,000/yr
- Highest rent at your first renewalOntario's 2027 guideline (1.9%), once a year with 90 days' written notice. Units first lived in after November 15, 2018 aren't capped.
- $1,478/mo
Estimates only — not legal or financial advice. Deposits and rent increases follow Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act; utilities, insurance, internet and moving costs are typical figures for the area. Confirm what the rent includes with the landlord before you sign.
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144 Welland Avenue Unit Lower, St. Catharines, ON
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Last Updated: November 12, 2026
Listing Office: RE/MAX GARDEN CITY REALTY INC, BROKERAGE
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