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Ottawa, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ottawa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ottawa, KS is a 4 Beds unit found at The Landing Lawrence in the Centennial neighborhood priced from $715. Remington Square in the Sunset Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ottawa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Landing LawrenceD1 - 4x44BR,4BA$715
Remington SquareStudioStudio,1BA$845
Autumn and August Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/Hookup1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, KS and Nearby

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ottawa area is the $0.67 price per square foot 3x3.5 Cottage Model at The Collective at Lawrence in the in the Centennial neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Ottawa apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Union at the Loop starting at $1,250 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Centennial 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.
The Collective at Lawrence3x3.5 Cottage3BR,3.5BA$0.67
Union at the Loop3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.13
Ottawa Plains ApartmentsSpacious 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Apartment Home3BR,2BA$1.21
Parkway CommonsB22BR,2BA$1.10
The Landing LawrenceC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.80
Sundance I3 Bed 2 Bath Classic3BR,2BA$1.24
The Quarters LawrenceB - 2x22BR,2BA$0.80
The RocklandTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$0.68
Village 1 / Hawk's Landing1x11BR,1BA$1.32
Autumn and August Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/Hookup1BR,1BA$1.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ottawa

What type of rentals are currently available in Ottawa?

There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, KS with pricing that ranges from $595 to $2,355. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ottawa ranging from $500 to $3,400.

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 $500 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,405.

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 $640 to $2,355, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $625.

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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