1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ottumwa, IA (30 Rentals)

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Prairie Townhomes
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Prairie Townhomes

1800 Schworm StOttumwa, IA 52501
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Westgate Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westgate Towers

910 W 2nd 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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Stella Townhomes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stella Townhomes

1236 Bliss StreetGrinnell, IA 50112
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17 E Howard St
1 Bedroom Apartments

17 E Howard St

17 E Howard StColfax, IA 50054
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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 Plant 1 Lofts and is 995 square feet priced from $1,995. Ottumwa Heights Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 750 square feet and currently listed start at $1. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Ottumwa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Plant 1 LoftsA6 - Loft995 Sq Ft$1,995
Ottumwa Heights Apartments1x1750 Sq FtCall for Rates
Spaulding LoftsA5 - Income Restricted676 Sq Ft$750
Prairie Village ApartmentsA1 Renovated650 Sq Ft$975
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B649 Sq Ft$395
Hotel Maytag Apartments1 bedroom A614 Sq Ft$725
Lions Gate Apartments1/1609 Sq Ft$1,050
Brookside South Apartments1 BEDROOM APARTMENT600 Sq FtCall for Rates

Cheapest Available Ottumwa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 28, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ottumwa, IA is the 1B1B Model starting from $395 at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood. The second most affordable Ottumwa 1 Bedroom is the 1 bedroom A Model at Hotel Maytag Apartments starting at $725 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ottumwa is currently $1,276. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Ottumwa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B$395
Hotel Maytag Apartments1 bedroom A$725
Spaulding LoftsA5 - Income Restricted$750
Plant 1 LoftsA1$945
Prairie Village ApartmentsA1 Renovated$975
Lions Gate Apartments1/1$1,050

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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

What is the Cheapest apartment in Ottumwa with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Ottumwa is at The Reserves at South Lake listed at $395.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Ottumwa is $1,276.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ottumwa is a 995 square feet unit starting from $1,995 at Plant 1 Lofts.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Ottumwa is currently 3,365 sq ft.

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