Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ottumwa, IA from $300 (15 Rentals)

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Prairie Townhomes
from $4601 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Prairie Townhomes

1800 Schworm StOttumwa, IA 52501
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EMERALD HILL APARTMENTS
from $5451 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

EMERALD HILL APARTMENTS

1600 Steller AveOttumwa, IA 52501
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17 E Howard St
from $4951 Bedroom Apartments

17 E Howard St

17 E Howard StColfax, IA 50054
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Newton Park Apartments
from $6321 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Newton Park Apartments

1425 N 11th Ave ENewton, IA 50208
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110 N Maple St
from $6752 Bedroom Apartments

110 N Maple St

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 $333. 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$333
Stella Townhomes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$445
Asbury HeightsFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$596
Hotel Maytag ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Woodland Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ottumwa, IA and Nearby

As of January 01, 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 Cottage-3 Model at Terrace View by Kading starting at $1,235 with a $1.00 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
Terrace View by KadingCottage-33BR,2BA$1.00
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Large2BR,1BA$0.78
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.97
Hunters Run Apartments, LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.82
Spaulding LoftsA8- HCA1BR,1BA$1.02
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
107 Ottumwa St, Unit 107.5107 Ottumwa St2BR,1BA$0.90
Stella Townhomes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.62
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$0.51

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41 / 100

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Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $333 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 $392 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 $445.

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