Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, IL from $300 (25 Rentals)

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Willow Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Crossing

600-606 E McKinley RdOttawa, IL 61350
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Guion Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Guion Street

1812-1840 Guion StOttawa, IL 61350
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1600 W Main St

OttawaIL61350
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103 W Railroad St
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103 W Railroad St

103 W Railroad StEarlville, IL 60518
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Ottawa, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ottawa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ottawa, IL is a Studio unit found at The Birches in the Breckenridge Cameo neighborhood priced from $1,090. Willow Run of Crest Hill in the Sunset Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,269. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ottawa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BirchesstuStudio,1BA$1,090
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,269
Tudor Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom One Bathroom3BR,1BA$1,309
Twin Oaks West Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,325
The Reserve at Hudson CrossingHarrisonStudio,1BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ottawa, IL

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ottawa area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3103 Alyssa St Model at 3103 Alyssa St in the starting from $2,410. The second greatest value Ottawa apartment is the Birch Model at Home at Ashcroft starting at $2,951 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Blackberry Crossing West 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.
3103 Alyssa St3103 Alyssa St3BR,2.5BA$1.36
Home at AshcroftBirch3BR,2.5BA$1.89
Bristol Bay of YorkvilleAccera (TH)2BR,2.5BA$1.74
Avanterra Wolfs Crossing2BR Garden2BR,2.5BA$2.06
Redwood OswegoMeadowood2BR,2BA$1.83
Farmington Lakes ApartmentsWillow II2BR,2BA$2.34
Timber Pointe ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$2.30
Twin Oaks West Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.66
Tudor Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom One Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.64
Willow Run of Crest Hill1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12

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45 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ottawa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ottawa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ottawa is at The Birches listed at $1,090.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ottawa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ottawa Apartment is $1,269 at Willow Run of Crest Hill.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ottawa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ottawa is starting from $1,379 at Willow Run of Crest Hill.

What is the most affordable Ottawa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ottawa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tudor Park Apartments and starts from $1,309.

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