Ottawa Plains Apartments
1141 W 17th St,
Ottawa, KS 66067
$1,100 - $1,300
2-3 Beds
Ottawa
Ottawa, KS
Area Guide
A classic prairie town with Kansas’ most distinctive cities at arm’s reach
Historic
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Rural
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Historic
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College
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Ottawa is a picturesque small city located 25 miles due south of Lawrence and about 50 miles from both Kansas City and Topeka. Downtown Ottawa follows Main Street between the Marais Des Cygnes River and City Park, creating a thriving business district amid the city’s beautifully preserved historic buildings. The private Ottawa University serves around 600 students at its main campus near the center of the city, with the surrounding neighborhoods offering countless rental options within just a short walk.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Ottawa, KS is $787 for one bedroom, $913 for two bedrooms, and $1,522 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ottawa has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$787/month
681 Sq Ft
Transportation
36
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
46
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
387 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
359 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
360 Students
Eugene Field Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
283 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
498 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
727 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
727 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.