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Ottawa, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ottawa, IL

Pricing Updated: 07/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Ottawa, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ottawa Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Ottawa$1,087$8001
South Ottawa$1,087$8001

Cheapest Available Ottawa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ottawa, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 103 W Railroad St priced from $800. Tudor Park Apartments in the Downtown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,209. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ottawa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
103 W Railroad St1 bedroom apt1BR,1BA$800
Tudor Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,209
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$1,509
Springs At OswegoStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,510
The Reserve at Hudson CrossingWilsonStudio,1BA$1,570

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, IL and Nearby

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ottawa area is the $1.68 price per square foot Campania End Model at Bristol Bay of Yorkville in the in the Blackberry Crossing West neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Ottawa apartment is the Douglas BF Model at Home at Ashcroft starting at $3,600 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Ashcroft Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ottawa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bristol Bay of YorkvilleCampania End3BR,2.5BA$1.68
Home at AshcroftDouglas BF3BR,2BA$2.24
Avanterra Wolfs Crossing3BR Garden3BR,2.5BA$2.00
Reserve at Fox River ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B12BR,2BA$1.63
Wilson Pl. / Monroe St.205 Wilson Pl.2BR,1BA$2.05
422 Windsor Dr, Unit 4422 Windsor Dr2BR,1BA$1.41
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom with Den1BR,1.5BA$1.85
Sixteen30A11BR,1BA$2.27
Tudor Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom One Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.64
103 W Railroad St1 bedroom apt1BR,1BA$1.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ottawa

What type of rentals are currently available in Ottawa?

There are currently 69 Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, IL with pricing that ranges from $643 to $4,108. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ottawa ranging from $650 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ottawa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ottawa ranges from $650 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,628.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ottawa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ottawa range from $753 to $4,108, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,830 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,344.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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