Apartments for Rent in Ottumwa, IA

Prices and availability in Ottumwa, IA were last updated on 26 May 2026.

The best apartments in Ottumwa, IA are: EMERALD HILL APARTMENTS, 117 W Rochester Rd and Prairie Townhomes.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Ottumwa, IA is between $545 and $860.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Ottumwa, IA is between $545 and $875.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Ottumwa, IA is between $665 and $860.

In Ottumwa, 38% of the residents are renting compared to 62% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 5% of Ottumwa's rentals, 50% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 43% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Ottumwa is 0 years old, with none being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 0 stories, of which none are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Ottumwa are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 0% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 0% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.