1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ottumwa, IA (38 Rentals)

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Prairie Townhomes
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Prairie Townhomes

1800 Schworm StOttumwa, IA 52501
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Wilshire Apartments
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Wilshire Apartments

315 E 4th StOttumwa, IA 52501
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Westgate Towers
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Westgate Towers

910 W 2nd StOttumwa, IA 52501
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Asbury Heights
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Asbury Heights

1321 Asbury AveOttumwa, IA 52501
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Brickyard Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brickyard Apartments

420 Minneopa AveOttumwa, IA 52501
Corporate Housing
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341 Samoa Dr

Iowa CityIA52246
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17 E Howard St
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17 E Howard St

17 E Howard StColfax, IA 50054
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Western Hills
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Western Hills

3701 2nd StCoralville, IA 52241
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Stella Townhomes
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Stella Townhomes

1236 Bliss StreetGrinnell, IA 50112
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1833 Curtis Ave
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1833 Curtis Ave

1833 Curtis AveChariton, IA 50049
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Louden Lofts
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Louden Lofts

607 W Broadway AveFairfield, IA 52556
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Largest Available Ottumwa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ottumwa, IA is found at Ottumwa Heights Apartments and is 750 square feet . Spaulding Lofts in the East Gate Estates neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 676 square feet and currently listed start at $800. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Ottumwa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Ottumwa Heights Apartments1x1750 Sq FtCall for Rates
Spaulding LoftsA5676 Sq Ft$800
Burbank Village ApartmentsA1 Classic675 Sq Ft$850
Prairie Meadows ApartmentsA1 Renovated650 Sq Ft$950
Washington Apartments1.1C 60%645 Sq Ft$951
Plant 1 LoftsA1627 Sq Ft$930
Hotel Maytag Apartments1 bedroom A614 Sq Ft$750
Woodland Heights1 Bed 1 Bath572 Sq Ft$710

Cheapest Available Ottumwa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 18, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ottumwa, IA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $710 at Woodland Heights in the Jasper County neighborhood. The second most affordable Ottumwa 1 Bedroom is the 1 bedroom A Model at Hotel Maytag Apartments starting at $750 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ottumwa is currently $947. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Ottumwa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Woodland Heights1 Bed 1 Bath$710
Hotel Maytag Apartments1 bedroom A$750
Spaulding LoftsA5 - Income Restricted$800
Burbank Village ApartmentsA1 Classic$850
Plant 1 LoftsA1$930
Prairie Meadows ApartmentsA1 Renovated$950
Washington Apartments1.1C 60%$951

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Rexanna4+ years in Ottumwa

February 25, 2025

Not much to choose from by way of restaurants unless you prefer fast food. Not much for teenagers to do for entertainment or anyone no matter what your age. Ottumwa roads will destroy your vehicle. Unfortunately our city is more interested in installing roundabouts and building grade schools. There is not much by way shopping here unless you like to shop at Walmart. Doesn't look like there is anything coming in the near future. We do have some lower paying jobs, very few decent paying jobs. Ottumwa could be a pretty decent place to live in if we'd get some new people running it, that care about Ottumwa instead of their own agenda. And last, get rid of the ban on certain breeds of dogs. This was obviously drafted by people who are ignorant on the breed and make decisions on "hype " and "hysteria" instead of learning the true facts about pitbull's. Ban stupid people not the breed! Ottumwa has a lot of learning and growing to do.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Ottumwa Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Ottumwa Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Ottumwa is $947.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ottumwa is a 750 square feet unit at Ottumwa Heights Apartments.

What is the average size for Ottumwa 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Ottumwa is currently 898 sq ft.

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