What's the average rent in Ottumwa, IA?

Rental Market Trends in Ottumwa, IA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of September 2026, the average rent in Ottumwa, IA is $850 per month, which is 57% lower than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$850
0.0%
No change month over month
0.7%
$6 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

13

APARTMENTS

HOUSES

TOWNHOUSES

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan typeAverage rent
1 Bedroom$850
2 Bedrooms$800
3 Bedrooms$1,200
4 Bedrooms
All$850
As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Ottumwa, IA is $850 per month, followed by $800 for a 2 bedroom rental, and $1,200 for a 3 bedroom rental.

Average rent trends and rent ranges

Average rent price over time

In the past year, rent has decreased by -2% compared to the previous year, which is a $21 decrease.
This year (2026)
Last year (2025)

Rent distribution

79% of rentals have rent of $800-$1,499/month

Rental price range

The price range for rentals is $750 to $1,200.
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