Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 23, 2026

Average rent in
Ottawa, IL

Last updated on April 23, 2026

Last updated on April 23, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ottawa, IL is $1,450. This is -25%, or $495, lower than the national average.

$3.49

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,450

increased by32%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

20

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ottawa, IL is $1,450. This is -25%, or $495, lower than the national average.

$3.49

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
54%
39%
4%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

65%
35%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Ottawa, IL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Ottawa, IL have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 32% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Ottawa, IL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Ottawa, IL is $1,500. A 1-bedroom apartment in Ottawa, IL costs about $1,650 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,250. Houses for rent in Ottawa, IL are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $1,450.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,650

1%

56%

2 bedroom

$1,350

2%

19%

3 bedroom

$1,188

2%

25%

4 bedroom

$1,550

7%

-

Studio

$1,000

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

56%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,188

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

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.

Compare rent prices in Ottawa, IL to other cities

Median rent prices in Ottawa, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Batavia, IL.

Ottawa

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,150
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ottawa, IL is 33% lower than the median rent in Batavia, IL.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Ottawa Senior - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.1

Very good

Ottawa Senior

400 Jim Thomas Cir, Ottawa, IL 61350

1–2 beds

1 bath

$465–$850

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217 W Main St #3F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bath

$1,125

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Available Apr 7

1515 / 2026 North 3372nd Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

1515 / 2026 North 3372nd Road

2026 N 3372nd Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,295–$1,325

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111 W Moore St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bath

$1,400

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ottawa

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713 W Jackson St #713, Ottawa, IL 61350

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

1441 Adams St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Ottawa

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,600

House for rent

Available Feb 24

1803 Guion St - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

House for rent in Ottawa

1803 Guion St, Ottawa, IL 61350

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

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