Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Ottawa, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Ottawa
$1,550/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Ottawa is $1,550 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ottawa
24
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 9% 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 $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Ottawa run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,475 | 1% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,650 | 1% | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 | 13% | 32% | |
3 bedroom | $1,550 | 21% | 17% |
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 | 3% | 7% | |
Condos | $3,800 | 27% | - | |
Houses | $1,500 | 2% | 10% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
32%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
17%
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
3%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
27%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
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
18%lower than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ottawa, IL is 23% lower than the median rent in Batavia, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,000
15%$1,900
13%$1,800
8%$1,900
6%$1,412
2%$1,225
7%$2,449
2%$2,650
4%$2,065
6%$2,234
15%$1,450
45%$2,372
15%Discover rentals in Ottawa, IL
4d ago
Verified
400 Jim Thomas Cir, Ottawa, IL 61350
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ottawa
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Ottawa
611 Webster St #B, Ottawa, IL 61350
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2026 N 3372nd Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Ottawa
5 River Row, Ottawa, IL 61350
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Somerset Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
121 Hopewell Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
E Marquette St, Ottawa, IL 61350
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,699–$2,049
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
400 Jim Thomas Cir, Ottawa, IL 61350
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2026 N 3372nd Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ottawa
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ottawa
2026 North 3372nd Road102 #102, Ottawa, IL 61350
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
5d+ ago
61 Parent Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,245–$1,345
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ottawa
2026 North 3372nd Road102 #102, Ottawa, IL 61350
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ottawa
1803 Guion St, Ottawa, IL 61350
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
3d ago
65 Sweetland Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550–$1,695
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Ottawa
611 Webster St #B, Ottawa, IL 61350
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
630 Cummings Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
61 Parent Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350
1 bed
1 bath
$1,245–$1,345
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 October 17, 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 9% since last year.
How does Ottawa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ottawa is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 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.
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).