Apartments For Rent in Ottumwa, IA

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Apartments For Rent Near Ottumwa, IA

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What Locals Say about Ottumwa

  • Babiprincess33
    "Side walks are crappy, when there are side walks. There are a couple of dog parks in the area. I heard pit bulls are illegal too "
  • Sndy_trjo
    "I don’t know. I don’t have dogs. We have a park and a dog park. People are super friendly when they are with their dogs"
  • Michaud.kristy
    "There is breed legislation and yet pit bulls are the most popular breed owned. It’s not safe here for certain breeds of dog. They are feared by the law"
  • Wilson6292203
    "That is truly a nice community. Cost of living is low, just a big small town. Friendly, safe, caring, a good place to raise children "
  • Brittany H.
    "Other dogs come and poop in your yard and roam free. It’s disgusting, and the dog park is really substandard."
  • Ellie S.
    "Quirky people, not a lot to do at all. The bike trails don’t connect and that’s a big disappointment personally"
  • Jeanna P
    "the commute to downtown is 5-7 minutes. we live near Elementary schools, family restaurants, grocery stores and gas stations. "
  • Robinreinier01
    "I don’t really care for my neighborhood, we’ve had lawnmowers stolen from our yard, and I generally don’t feel as safe as I should."
  • Bella V. R. E. L.
    "Nice Central Location on level ground, no hills :-) "
  • cheryl_benson
    "You would not believe how private this place is! And the deck is two-level and perfect for entertaining. If you like a shady, private location that is still in-town, this is the place!"

Average Rent Trends in Ottumwa, IA

Rent in Ottumwa, IA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent stayed about the same in Aug 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in May 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Sep 2025$871
Oct 2025$850
Nov 2025$875
Dec 2025$850
Jan 2026$900
Feb 2026$987
Mar 2026$850
Apr 2026$995
May 2026$1,095
Jun 2026$1,020
Jul 2026$850
Aug 2026$850
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In August 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$850$850$1,095—$850
Apartments and Condos$850$750——$850
Houses$850$900$1,095—$900

Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Ottumwa, IA

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Ottumwa, IA?
    The average rent of an apartment in Ottumwa, IA is $832 per month. This is about 58% lower than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Ottumwa, IA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Ottumwa, IA was lowest in Jan 2025 when it was $840 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Ottumwa, IA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Ottumwa, IA was highest in May 2025 when it was $995 per month.
  • How many available rental listings are in Ottumwa, IA?
    There are 8 available rental listings in Ottumwa, IA.
  • What are some zip codes in Ottumwa, IA?
    Ottumwa, IA includes zip codes such as: 52501, 52530.
  • What are some cities near Ottumwa, IA?
    Some nearby cities include: Chillicothe, Kirkville, Agency, Hedrick, Blakesburg. These cities may have more rental options to explore.