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

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Prairie Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Prairie Townhomes

1800 Schworm StOttumwa, IA 52501
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16 Penfro Dr

Iowa CityIA52246
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Prairie Village
3 Bedroom Apartments

Prairie Village

602-635 Catherine DrTiffin, IA 52340
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Stella Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Stella Townhomes

1236 Bliss StreetGrinnell, IA 50112
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Walnut Pointe
3 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Pointe

1702-1798 W 4th St NNewton, IA 50208

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Western Hills
3 Bedroom Apartments

Western Hills

3701 2nd StCoralville, IA 52241
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Ottumwa, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Ottumwa and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Ottumwa, IA is found at Northern Plains by Kading and is 1,235 square feet priced from $985. Fairfield Estates has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,216 square feet and currently listed start at $1,065. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Ottumwa:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Northern Plains by KadingElizabeth1,235 Sq Ft$985
Fairfield EstatesUnit 581,216 Sq Ft$1,065
Ottumwa Heights Apartments3x21,200 Sq FtCall for Rates
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom1,200 Sq Ft$949
Louden LoftsThree Bedroom1,200 Sq Ft$845
EMERALD HILL APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom1,038 Sq Ft$895
Woodland Heights3 Bed 2 Bath1,012 Sq Ft$970
Walnut PointeVilla1,008 Sq Ft$1,010
The Reserves at South Lake3B2B1,000 Sq Ft$536

Cheapest Available Ottumwa and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 14, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Ottumwa, IA is the 3B2B Model starting from $536 at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood. The second most affordable Ottumwa 3 Bedroom is the C1 Model at Courtyard Apartments starting at $770 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Ottumwa is currently $1,007. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Ottumwa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Reserves at South Lake3B2B$536
Courtyard ApartmentsC1$770
Northern Plains by KadingVilla$825
Louden LoftsThree Bedroom$845
EMERALD HILL APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom$895
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom$945
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom$949
Woodland Heights3 Bed 2 Bath$970
Walnut PointeVilla$1,010
Fairfield EstatesUnit 58$1,065

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Getting Around Ottumwa, IA

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Ottumwa, IA Area Reviews

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Rexanna • 4+ 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 3 Bedroom Ottumwa Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Ottumwa Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Ottumwa is $1,007.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Ottumwa Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ottumwa is a 1,235 square feet unit starting from $985 at Northern Plains by Kading.

What is the average size for Ottumwa 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Ottumwa is currently 960 sq ft.

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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