What's the average rent in Ottawa, IL?

Rental Market Trends in Ottawa, IL

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Ottawa, IL is $1,325 per month, which is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,325
-11.7%
-$175 decrease month-over-month
-17.2%
-$275 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

23

APARTMENTS

HOUSES

TOWNHOUSES

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan typeAverage rent
1 Bedroom$850
2 Bedrooms$1,325
3 Bedrooms$2,000
4 Bedrooms
All$1,325
As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Ottawa, IL is $850 per month, followed by $1,325 for a 2 bedroom rental, and $2,000 for a 3 bedroom rental.

Average rent trends and rent ranges

Average rent price over time

In the past year, rent has decreased by -13% compared to the previous year, which is a $198 decrease.
This year (2026)
Last year (2025)

Rent distribution

57% of rentals have rent of $800-$1,499/month

Rental price range

The price range for rentals is $950 to $3,800.
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