Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ottumwa, IA from $300 (21 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
1 Bedroom Apartments

17 E Howard St

17 E Howard StColfax, IA 50054
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110 N Maple St
2 Bedroom Apartments

110 N Maple St

110 N Maple StColfax, IA 50054
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Newton Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newton Park Apartments

1425 N 11th Ave ENewton, IA 50208
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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. Hunters Run has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. 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
Hunters RunA11BR,1BA$550
Hotel Maytag ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$650
Newton Park Apartments1BR - 30% Gross Income1BR,1BA$676

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ottumwa, IA and Nearby

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ottumwa area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at THE ARBORS APARTMENTS in the in the East Gate Estates neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Ottumwa apartment is the 211 E 2nd St Model at 211 E 2nd St, Unit 203 starting at $1,000 with a $1.02 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.
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
211 E 2nd St, Unit 203211 E 2nd St2BR,1BA$1.02
Orchard Lane Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.96
Hunters RunB22BR,1BA$0.82
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Woodland Heights2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$0.61
312 N Marion St, Unit 3312 N Marion St1BR,1BA$1.00

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41 / 100

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35 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 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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