1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, IL (52 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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318 Liberty St

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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 $2,125. 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$2,125
The Reserve at Hudson CrossingVan Buren (+ Den)913 Sq Ft$2,030
Springs At Oswego1 BR Grand Overlook909 Sq Ft$1,845
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom with Den816 Sq Ft$1,509
Sixteen30A1811 Sq Ft$1,892
Farmington Lakes ApartmentsHawthorn II805 Sq Ft$1,860
Echelon OswegoA2774 Sq Ft$2,008
ReNew AuroraAshford672 Sq Ft$1,370
Pontiac Towers1 Bedroom530 Sq Ft$990

Cheapest Available Ottawa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 17, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ottawa, IL is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $850 at 103 W Railroad St . The second most affordable Ottawa 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Pontiac Towers starting at $990 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ottawa is currently $1,816. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Ottawa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
103 W Railroad St1 Bed, 1 bath$850
Pontiac Towers1 Bedroom$990
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom$1,359
ReNew AuroraAlder$1,370
Springs At Oswego1 BR Designer Courtyard$1,700
The Reserve at Hudson CrossingCarter$1,785
Farmington Lakes ApartmentsHawthorn II$1,860
Sixteen30A1$1,892
Echelon OswegoA1$1,913
Seasons at Plainfield1B$1,950

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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 $1,816.

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 $2,125 at Seasons at Plainfield.

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