Ottawa, IL rental market
Last updated August 29, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Ottawa, IL is $1,300.
$1,300
-$250
+$150
17
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $850 to $1,675.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 3 |
| $1,100 | 3 |
| $1,200 | 4 |
| $1,300 | 4 |
| $1,400 | 2 |
| $1,500 | 5 |
| $1,600+ | 3 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $150 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| Feb | $1,100 | $1,375 |
| Mar | $950 | $1,350 |
| Apr | $1,100 | $1,450 |
| May | $1,275 | $1,050 |
| Jun | $1,150 | $1,100 |
| Jul | $1,150 | $1,500 |
| Aug | $1,150 | $1,550 |
| Sep | $1,150 | No data |
| Oct | $1,290 | No data |
| Nov | $1,400 | No data |
| Dec | $1,400 | No data |
Market temperature
The Ottawa, IL rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Ottawa, IL is 38% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Ottawa, IL?
The average rent in Ottawa, IL is $1,300.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Ottawa, IL?
Houses in Ottawa, IL rent between $850 - $1,675 with an average rent of $1,300.
3. How has the rent in Ottawa, IL changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Ottawa, IL increased by $150
4. How much has the rent in Ottawa, IL increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Ottawa, IL decreased by $250
5. How many available rentals are there in Ottawa, IL?
There are currently 17 rentals available in Ottawa, IL.
6. How do rent prices in Ottawa, IL compare with the national average?
The average rent in Ottawa, IL is $1,300 — 38.1% lower the national average of $2,100.