Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
Ottawa, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Ottawa
$1,550/mo
72%vs previous year
The average rent in Ottawa is $1,550 per month as of June 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ottawa
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ottawa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ottawa, IL
Average rent prices in Ottawa have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 72% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Ottawa, IL
Rent prices in Ottawa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ottawa is $1,550, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Ottawa run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $795 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change | 55% | |
2 bedroom | $1,297 | No Change | 25% | |
3 bedroom | $1,714 | 5% |  23% | |
4 bedroom | $1,600 | 6% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ottawa, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,550 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,400 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
55%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,297
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
25%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,714
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
23%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
6%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ottawa, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Ottawa, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Ottawa, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Ottawa and Batavia by all bedroom counts and property types.
Ottawa
21%lower than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ottawa, IL is 20% lower than the median rent in Batavia, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,947
3%$1,995
32%$1,750
9%$2,100
3%$1,450
8%$1,294
1%$2,200
9%$2,195
8%$2,005
17%$2,495
35%$1,500
58%$2,500
68%Discover rentals in Ottawa, IL
5d+ ago
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ottawa
N 2753rd Rd #1, Ottawa, IL 61350
2 beds
1 bath
$825
House for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
2026 N 3372nd Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Ottawa
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available Jun 3
1d ago
117 Hopewell Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ottawa
3 Dogwood Way, Ottawa, IL 61350
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
1d ago
301 Wilbrod Street, Ottawa, IL 00163
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$2,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
630 Cummings Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,250 –$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2d ago
224 1/2 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL 61350
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Ottawa
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available Jun 3
4d ago
2026 N 3372nd Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
301 Wilbrod Street, Ottawa, IL 00163
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$2,700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Ottawa
2203 Ottawa Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Ottawa
709 Webster St #NA, Ottawa, IL 61350
1 bed
1.5 baths
$1,700
House for rent
Available May 16
2d ago
224 1/2 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL 61350
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1d ago
630 Cummings Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
84 84 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
616 Clinton St, Ottawa, IL 61350
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Ottawa, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Ottawa rental market.
How much is rent in Ottawa?
The average rent in Ottawa is $1,550 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ottawa?
Average rent prices in Ottawa have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 72% since last year.
How does Ottawa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ottawa is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Ottawa?
To comfortably afford rent in Ottawa, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ottawa?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Ottawa, IL is $667, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $899.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).