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 "
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  • 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"
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  • 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"
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  • 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 "
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  • Brittany H.
    "Other dogs come and poop in your yard and roam free. It’s disgusting, and the dog park is really substandard."
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  • Ellie S.
    "Quirky people, not a lot to do at all. The bike trails don’t connect and that’s a big disappointment personally"
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  • Jeanna P
    "the commute to downtown is 5-7 minutes. we live near Elementary schools, family restaurants, grocery stores and gas stations. "
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  • 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."
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  • Bella V. R. E. L.
    "Nice Central Location on level ground, no hills :-) "
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  • 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!"
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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 increased in Apr 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in May 2025.
MonthAverage rent
May 2025$995
Jun 2025$995
Jul 2025$900
Aug 2025$905
Sep 2025$871
Oct 2025$850
Nov 2025$875
Dec 2025$850
Jan 2026$900
Feb 2026$986
Mar 2026$850
Apr 2026$995
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Houses were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Apartments and Condos.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types—$995$1,095$1,250$1,095
Apartments and Condos—$1,150——$1,150
Houses——$1,095$1,250$1,095
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Ottumwa, IA

  • What is the average rent in Ottumwa, IA?
    The average rent in Ottumwa, IA is $1,095. Rent prices range from $750 to as much as $1,350, depending on the type of rental.
  • How does the rent in Ottumwa, IA compare to the national average?
    Average rent in Ottumwa, IA is about 43% lower than the national average rent of $1,910. That means it is less expensive to rent in Ottumwa compared to the U.S. average.
  • What is the average rent in Ottumwa, IA, by number of bedrooms?
    The average rent in Ottumwa, IA is $ for a studio, $ for a 1 bedroom, $995 for a 2 bedroom, $1,095 for a 3 bedroom, and $ for a 4 bedroom.
  • How have rent prices in Ottumwa, IA changed compared to last year?
    In the past year, the average rent price in Ottumwa, IA has increased by $100. That means the average rent is 9% higher than last year.
  • How many available rental listings are in Ottumwa, IA?
    There are 10 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.