
Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, IL (112 Rentals)


100 Great Lp Dr, Unit 40

1444 State St

110 E Superior St

738 E Main St

1467 Catherine St

408 22nd Ave

226 W Madison St

1404 W Jackson St

212 Great Loop E Dr
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100 Great Loop E Dr

26 Waterside Way

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The Reserve at Hudson Crossing

Echelon Oswego

Seasons at Plainfield

Bristol Bay of Yorkville

Timber Pointe Apartments

Mallard Point Apartments

Redwood Oswego

Sixteen30
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Avalon at Morris

Home at Ashcroft

The Legacy Apartments

Avanterra Wolfs Crossing

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ReNew Aurora

The Birches Apartments

York Meadow

Monroe Street Apartments

Montgomery Place Apartments

Reserve at Fox River
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Trillium at Oswego

The Onyx on Victoria

103 W Railroad St

Tudor Park Apartments

Pontiac Towers

Anderson Farms Apartments

Winchester Manor

24138 - 24158 W Main St

Willow Run of Crest Hill

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1034 Liberty St

229 231 Clark St

921 1st St

553 11th St

1320 21st St

211 Fruit St

14 8th St

214 S Bloomington St

605 N Monroe St

220 W Union St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ottawa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Studio Apartments | $1,653 | $825 | $2,315 |
| Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $825 | $3,020 |
| Ottawa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,391 | $950 | $3,780 |
| Ottawa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,845 | $1,309 | $4,709 |
| Ottawa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,436 | $3,405 | $3,490 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Ottawa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,399 | $895 | $3,200 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,514 | $1,175 | $4,000 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $2,900 | $2,300 | $3,900 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ottawa
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in Ottawa, IL?
As of today, September 05, 2026, there are currently 112 available Ottawa apartments priced from $825 to $4,709, with an average monthly rent of $2,364.
What Ottawa neighborhoods have the most available apartments?
There are 2 neighborhoods in the Ottawa area with available listings as of today. The three neighborhoods with the most options are Downtown Ottawa with 38 listings, South Ottawa with 31 listings, and Downtown Streator with 14 listings.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Ottawa Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Ottawa ranges from $825 to $3,020 with an average monthly rent of $1,834.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Ottawa cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Ottawa range from $950 to $3,780. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,391.
How expensive are Ottawa Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 21 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Ottawa on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,309 to $4,709 - averaging $2,845 for the location.
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