1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, IL (53 Rentals)

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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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630 W Madison St
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630 W Madison St

630 W Madison 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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654 Webster St
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654 Webster St

654 Webster StOttawa, IL 61350
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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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Ottawa, IL Local Guide

Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 03, 2026

There are currently 2 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Ottawa, IL neighborhoods that range in price from $725 to $1,100. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Ottawa with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Ottawa1$875$725
South Ottawa1$875$725

Largest Available Ottawa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ottawa, IL is found at Seasons at Plainfield in the Patriot Place neighborhood and is 998 square feet priced from $2,065. The Reserve at Hudson Crossing in the Blackberry Crossing West neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 913 square feet and currently listed start at $2,030. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Ottawa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Seasons at Plainfield1G998 Sq Ft$2,065
The Reserve at Hudson CrossingVan Buren (+ Den)913 Sq Ft$2,030
Farmington Lakes ApartmentsDogwood II908 Sq Ft$1,955
Timber Pointe ApartmentsElm869 Sq Ft$1,895
Montgomery Place ApartmentsOak842 Sq Ft$1,693
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom with Den816 Sq Ft$1,509
Springs At Oswego1 BR Grand Courtyard816 Sq Ft$1,734
Sixteen30A1811 Sq Ft$1,771
Mallard Point ApartmentsA2 - Waterfall797 Sq Ft$1,300
Echelon OswegoA2774 Sq Ft$1,919

Cheapest Available Ottawa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 03, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ottawa, IL is the 1sr Model starting from $1,245 at The Birches in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood. The second most affordable Ottawa 1 Bedroom is the A2 - Waterfall Model at Mallard Point Apartments starting at $1,300 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ottawa is currently $1,787. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Ottawa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Birches1sr$1,245
Mallard Point ApartmentsA2 - Waterfall$1,300
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom$1,359
ReNew AuroraAlder$1,498
The Reserve at Hudson CrossingTyler$1,690
Montgomery Place ApartmentsOak$1,693
Farmington Lakes ApartmentsHawthorn$1,706
Springs At Oswego1 BR Grand Courtyard$1,734
Sixteen30A1$1,771
Echelon OswegoA1$1,779

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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 The Birches listed at $1,245.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Ottawa is $1,787.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ottawa is a 998 square feet unit starting from $2,065 at Seasons at Plainfield.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Ottawa is currently 700 sq ft.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

Written by: Justin Habersaat

Getting your apartment ready for the holidays can be exciting but sometimes challenging in a smaller space. Here are some modern tips to keep things festive, safe, and inviting this season.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!