Asbury Heights
1321 Asbury Ave,
Ottumwa, IA 52501
$1,188 - $1,291
4 Beds
Ottumwa
Ottumwa, IA Area Guide
A cozy riverside community bursting with Midwestern personality
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Ottumwa is a small city in southeastern Iowa, spanning the banks of the Des Moines River. A coal boom in the late 19th century led to the construction of numerous beautiful buildings and bridges in town, many of which still stand and help give the city a timeless appearance. Downtown, historic favorites like Canteen Lunch in the Alley intermingle with hip and modern hangouts like Appanoose Rapids to give locals a wide selection of dining options amid the vintage storefronts. The huge Greater Ottumwa Park at the center of town offers 340 acres of greenspace with everything from sports facilities to campgrounds, creating a beautiful outdoor enclave that’s just minutes from anywhere in town.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Ottumwa, IA is $527 for a studio, $690 for one bedroom, $800 for two bedrooms, and $815 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ottumwa has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$690/month
740 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ottumwa, IA is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
41
/ 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
35
/ 100
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.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Pioneer Ridge Nature Area And Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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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 February 2026.