
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, IL (52 Rentals)


214 Great Loop E Dr

212 Great Loop E Dr

301-305 W Main St

125 E Lafayette St

Anthony Place Ottawa

600 W Madison St

529 Guthrie St

300 W Main St

622 Pearl St
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630 W Madison St

639 Webster St

222 State St

654 Webster St

Turnberry Court Apartments

Gracefield Apartments

Willow Crossing

Guion Street

Ottawa Country Place

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700-708 Webster St

Country Place Apartments - Ottawa

Pine Apartments

The Reserve at Hudson Crossing

Echelon Oswego

Seasons at Plainfield

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Sixteen30

Mallard Point Apartments

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Avanterra Wolfs Crossing

Springs At Oswego

ReNew Aurora

The Birches Apartments

Montgomery Place Apartments

The Onyx on Victoria

103 W Railroad St

Pontiac Towers

Winchester Manor

Anderson Farms Apartments
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24138 - 24158 W Main St

Willow Run of Crest Hill

220 7th St

809 Calhoun St

318 Liberty St

Westridge Apartments

Colony West Apartments

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Sutton Place Apartments

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ottawa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Studio Apartments | $1,569 | $825 | $1,798 |
| Ottawa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,856 | $850 | $2,862 |
| Ottawa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,294 | $1,000 | $4,296 |
| Ottawa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,846 | $1,309 | $4,863 |
| Ottawa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,340 | $3,282 | $3,397 |
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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 Avanterra Wolfs Crossing in the Prescott Mill Crossings neighborhood and is 983 square feet priced from $2,049. Seasons at Plainfield in the Patriot Place neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 950 square feet and currently listed start at $1,995. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Ottawa:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanterra Wolfs Crossing | 1BR Vista Triplex | 983 Sq Ft | $2,049 |
| Seasons at Plainfield | 1F | 950 Sq Ft | $1,995 |
| The Reserve at Hudson Crossing | Van Buren (+ Den) | 913 Sq Ft | $2,030 |
| Timber Pointe Apartments | Elm 1 | 869 Sq Ft | $2,000 |
| Farmington Lakes Apartments | Dogwood | 827 Sq Ft | $1,962 |
| Willow Run of Crest Hill | 1 bedroom with Den | 816 Sq Ft | $1,509 |
| Sixteen30 | A1 | 811 Sq Ft | $1,870 |
| Echelon Oswego | A2 | 774 Sq Ft | $1,885 |
| Montgomery Place Apartments | Juniper | 773 Sq Ft | $1,796 |
| Pontiac Towers | 1 Bedroom | 530 Sq Ft | $990 |
Cheapest Available Ottawa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 02, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ottawa, IL is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $990 at Pontiac Towers . 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 $1,856. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Ottawa:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Pontiac Towers | 1 Bedroom | $990 |
| Willow Run of Crest Hill | 1 bedroom | $1,359 |
| The Reserve at Hudson Crossing | Tyler | $1,690 |
| Farmington Lakes Apartments | Hawthorn II | $1,725 |
| Montgomery Place Apartments | Juniper | $1,796 |
| The Legacy Apartments | 1 Bedroom LG | $1,800 |
| Sixteen30 | A1 | $1,870 |
| Echelon Oswego | A2 | $1,885 |
| Timber Pointe Apartments | Cypress 1 | $1,920 |
| Seasons at Plainfield | 1E | $1,950 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Ottawa Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Ottawa Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Ottawa is $1,856.
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 $2,049 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 700 sq ft.
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