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Rental Market Trends in Ottawa, KS

What is the average rent in Ottawa, KS?

$810/month

Average Rent

681 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Ottawa, KS is $810 per month. This is 50% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Ottawa more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Ottawa, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $810 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $922 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,541 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$810/month
681 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$922/month
992 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,541/month
1,050 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Ottawa, KS?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.3%, which averages out to $27 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Ottawa, KS
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Ottawa, KS
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
50% $700 - $1,000/month
25% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
25% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ottawa, KS?

Because the average rent in Ottawa is $810, you’ll want to make about $2,700 per month or $32,400 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Ottawa, KS

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1022 Augusta Ln

1022 Augusta Ln

1022 Augusta Ln,
Ottawa, KS 66067

$1,300 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds

Ottawa Plains Apartments

Ottawa Plains Apartments

1141 W 17th St,
Ottawa, KS 66067

$1,100 - $1,300

2-3 Beds

Oaks at Canterbury

Oaks at Canterbury

4 W Canterbury Ct,
Ottawa, KS 66067

$1,070 - $1,490

1-4 Beds

940 S Cedar St

940 S Cedar St

940 S Cedar St,
Ottawa, KS 66067

$1,950

3 Beds

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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