1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, IL (48 Rentals)

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Willow Crossing
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Willow Crossing

600-606 E McKinley RdOttawa, IL 61350
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Guion Street
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Guion Street

1812-1840 Guion StOttawa, IL 61350
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Ottawa Senior Apartments
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Ottawa Senior Apartments

400 Jim Thomas CirOttawa, IL 61350
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Pine Apartments
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Pine Apartments

501 Avon LnOttawa, IL 61350
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600 W Madison St
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600 W Madison St

600 W Madison StOttawa, IL 61350
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529 Guthrie St
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529 Guthrie St

529 Guthrie StOttawa, IL 61350
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300 W Main St
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300 W Main St

300 W Main StOttawa, IL 61350
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622 Pearl St
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622 Pearl St

622 Pearl StOttawa, IL 61350
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639 Webster St
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639 Webster St

639 Webster StOttawa, IL 61350
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222 State St
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222 State St

222 State StOttawa, IL 61350

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Ottawa, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Ottawa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ottawa, IL is found at The Reserve at Hudson Crossing in the Blackberry Crossing West neighborhood and is 913 square feet priced from $1,995. Timber Pointe Apartments in the Breckenridge Cameo neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 835 square feet and currently listed start at $1,895. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Ottawa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Reserve at Hudson CrossingVan Buren (+ Den)913 Sq Ft$1,995
Timber Pointe ApartmentsCypress835 Sq Ft$1,895
Sixteen30A2833 Sq Ft$1,944
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom with Den816 Sq Ft$1,509
Springs At Oswego1 BR Grand Courtyard816 Sq Ft$1,995
Emblem OswegoA2774 Sq Ft$1,954
Montgomery Place ApartmentsJuniper763 Sq Ft$1,707
ReNew AuroraAshford672 Sq Ft$1,500
103 W Railroad St1 bedroom apt450 Sq Ft$800
The Legacy Apartments1 Bedroom LG0 Sq Ft$1,800

Cheapest Available Ottawa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 21, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ottawa, IL is the 1 bedroom apt Model starting from $800 at 103 W Railroad St . The second most affordable Ottawa 1 Bedroom is the 1 bedroom with Den Model at Willow Run of Crest Hill starting at $1,509 in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ottawa is currently $1,786. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Ottawa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
103 W Railroad St1 bedroom apt$800
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom with Den$1,509
The Legacy Apartments1 Bedroom LG$1,800
Montgomery Place ApartmentsJuniper$1,801
Timber Pointe ApartmentsElm$1,895
Emblem OswegoA1.1$1,895
Sixteen30A2$1,972
The Reserve at Hudson CrossingVan Buren (+ Den)$1,995
Springs At Oswego1 BR Grand Courtyard$1,995

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Ottawa Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Ottawa with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Ottawa is at 103 W Railroad St listed at $800.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Ottawa Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Ottawa is $1,786.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Ottawa Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ottawa is a 913 square feet unit starting from $1,995 at The Reserve at Hudson Crossing.

What is the average size for Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Ottawa is currently 400 sq ft.

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