yes, honey.I understand you.
You need to do some consulting first.
The room close to UO is more expensive than outside.
share with other people could be from $300-$400+.
If live by yourself, bachelor apt will be over $500.
One bedroom apt will be over $700.
It is nearly impossible to find $220-$250 room in ottawa.
Just check here frequently and newsgroup: ott.hoursing.
Good luck.
Sawol