Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ottumwa, IA from $300 (32 Rentals)

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Prairie Townhomes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Prairie Townhomes

1800 Schworm 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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110 N Maple St
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110 N Maple StColfax, IA 50054
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Ottumwa, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ottumwa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ottumwa, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood priced from $395. Stella Townhomes in the East Gate Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $445. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ottumwa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$395
Stella Townhomes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$445
Asbury HeightsFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$596
Hotel Maytag ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Newton Park Apartments1BR - 30% Gross Income1BR,1BA$676
Woodland Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$685
Hunters Run Apartments, LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$695
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ottumwa, IA and Nearby

As of February 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ottumwa area is the $0.31 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at Asbury Heights in the starting from $596. The second greatest value Ottumwa apartment is the Villa Model at Walnut Pointe starting at $975 with a $0.97 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Ottumwa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Asbury HeightsFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.31
Walnut PointeVilla3BR,1BA$0.97
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.97
Orchard Lane Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.96
Walnut Creek Apartments2 BD Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.06
Hunters Run Apartments, LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.82
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Spaulding LoftsA11- HCA1BR,1BA$1.04
Stella Townhomes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.62
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$0.61

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ottumwa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ottumwa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ottumwa is at Hotel Maytag Apartments listed at $650.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ottumwa Apartment is $395 at The Reserves at South Lake.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ottumwa is starting from $470 at The Reserves at South Lake.

What is the most affordable Ottumwa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ottumwa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Reserves at South Lake and starts from $536.

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