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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Sixteen30
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$1,950 - $2,847
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$1,628 - $4,833
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Sixteen30

14750 S Wallin DrPlainfield, IL 60544
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Springs At Oswego
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$1,893 - $2,751
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Springs At Oswego

782 Oxbow AveOswego, IL 60543
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Ottawa, IL Local Guide

Largest Available Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ottawa, IL is found at Avanterra Wolfs Crossing in the Prescott Mill Crossings neighborhood and is 983 square feet priced from $2,002. 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
Avanterra Wolfs Crossing1BR Vista Duplex983 Sq Ft$2,002
The Reserve at Hudson CrossingVan Buren (+ Den)913 Sq Ft$2,030
Springs At Oswego1 BR Grand Overlook909 Sq Ft$1,978
Seasons at Plainfield1E886 Sq Ft$1,875
Timber Pointe ApartmentsElm869 Sq Ft$1,895
Sixteen30A2833 Sq Ft$1,995
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom with Den816 Sq Ft$1,509
Farmington Lakes ApartmentsHawthorn II805 Sq Ft$1,927
Echelon OswegoA2774 Sq Ft$1,998
Montgomery Place ApartmentsElm773 Sq Ft$1,731

Cheapest Available Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 24, 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 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 $1,914. 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
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom$1,359
ReNew AuroraAshford$1,500
Montgomery Place ApartmentsJuniper$1,731
The Legacy Apartments1 Bedroom LG$1,800
Seasons at Plainfield1E$1,875
Springs At Oswego1 BR Designer Courtyard$1,893
Timber Pointe ApartmentsElm$1,895
Echelon OswegoA1.1$1,898
Farmington Lakes ApartmentsHawthorn$1,922

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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 $1,914.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ottawa is a 983 square feet unit starting from $2,002 at Avanterra Wolfs 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 560 sq ft.

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