What is the average apartment size in Ottawa?

The average size for a Ottawa, IL apartment is 897 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Ottawa?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Ottawa is $1,009 per month, a N/A from last year’s average of .

What is the average apartment size in Ottawa?

The typical apartment in Ottawa offers about 897 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Ottawa, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Ottawa?

The typical rent budget in Ottawa ranges from to per month, with 64% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Ottawa?

In Ottawa, 31% of households rent while 69% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Ottawa is $1,009, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .

One-bedroom apartments provide 762 square feet for $920, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,023 offer 940 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Ottawa, IL

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,009	897 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$920	762 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,023	940 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Ottawa, IL rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Ottawa, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Ottawa, IL (64%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Ottawa, IL?

2,316 or 31% of the households in Ottawa, IL are renter-occupied while 5,241 or 69% are owner-occupied.

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How Ottawa Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Ottawa	$1,009
Skokie	$2,041
Naperville	$2,057
Chicago	$2,461
Aurora	$1,856
Evanston	$2,577
Oak Park	$2,176
Rockford	$1,260
Yorkville, IL	$2,288

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Ottawa apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.