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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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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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Ottawa, IL Local Guide

Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 08, 2025

There are currently 1 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Ottawa, IL neighborhoods that range in price from $925 to $1,500. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Ottawa with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Ottawa1$1,212$925

Largest Available Ottawa 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 $2,030. Seasons at Plainfield in the Patriot Place neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 903 square feet and currently listed start at $1,905. 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$2,030
Seasons at Plainfield1D903 Sq Ft$1,905
Springs At Oswego1 BR Designer Overlook857 Sq Ft$1,812
Timber Pointe ApartmentsCypress835 Sq Ft$1,895
Sixteen30A2833 Sq Ft$1,917
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom with Den816 Sq Ft$1,509
Farmington Lakes ApartmentsHawthorn II805 Sq Ft$1,563
Emblem OswegoA2774 Sq Ft$1,892
Yorkville ApartmentsA700 Sq Ft$1,400

Cheapest Available Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 08, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ottawa, IL is the studio apartment Model starting from $850 at 103 W Railroad St . The second most affordable Ottawa 1 Bedroom is the 1 bedroom Model at Willow Run of Crest Hill starting at $1,359 in the Rockdale Junction neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ottawa is currently $1,809. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Ottawa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
103 W Railroad Ststudio apartment$850
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom$1,359
ReNew AuroraAvon$1,510
Farmington Lakes ApartmentsHawthorn II$1,563
The Reserve at Hudson CrossingTyler$1,690
Emblem OswegoA1.1$1,733
Springs At Oswego1 BR Designer Overlook$1,769
The Legacy Apartments1 Bedroom LG$1,800
Seasons at Plainfield1B$1,835
Sixteen30A1$1,880

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Getting Around Ottawa, IL

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $850.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Ottawa is $1,809.

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 $2,030 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 920 sq ft.

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