1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ottumwa, IA (27 Rentals)

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Prairie Townhomes
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Prairie Townhomes

1800 Schworm 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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Wilshire Apartments
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Wilshire Apartments

315 E 4th StOttumwa, IA 52501
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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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Ottumwa, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Ottumwa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ottumwa, IA is found at Aster Village in the Old Mill Creek neighborhood and is 1,196 square feet priced from $1,325. 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
Aster Village1 Bedroom Style A11,196 Sq Ft$1,325
Ottumwa Heights Apartments1x1750 Sq FtCall for Rates
Stella Townhomes1 Bed, 1 bath716 Sq Ft$445
Burbank Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA675 Sq Ft$825
Prairie Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA650 Sq Ft$760
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B649 Sq Ft$395
Brookside South Apartments1 BEDROOM APARTMENT600 Sq FtCall for Rates

Cheapest Available Ottumwa and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 03, 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 Bed, 1 bath Model at Stella Townhomes starting at $445 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ottumwa is currently $915. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Ottumwa:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B$395
Stella Townhomes1 Bed, 1 bath$445
Woodland Heights1 Bed 1 Bath$685
Prairie Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA$760
Burbank Village Apartments1BR/1.0BA$825
Aster Village1 Bedroom Style A3$1,275

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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 $915.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ottumwa is a 1,196 square feet unit starting from $1,325 at Aster Village.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Ottumwa is currently 621 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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