As of April 04, 2026, Ottumwa, Iowa has 9 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 90 section 8 apartments, 27 public housing buildings and 119 approved low-income housing units. There are 2 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.
The Project Has 4 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
The Project Has 18 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
The Project Has 5 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
Emerald Hill Apartments Has 36 Units Available
Prairie Townhomes Has 19 Units Available
Washington Apartments Has 52 Units Available
Hillside Apartments ~ Ottumwa Has 44 Units Available
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - OTTUMWA Has 1 Units Available
The Ottumwa Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Wapello County for 2026.
The best apartments in Ottumwa, IA are Family Sites , Southoak Towers , Wapello Woods , Washington Apartments and Oak Terrace
The average property rent in Ottumwa, IA is $1,117.
The price range for a studio apartment in Ottumwa, IA is between $582 and $874. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Ottumwa, IA is between $607 and $911. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Ottumwa, IA is between $798 and $1,196. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Ottumwa, IA is between $975 and $1,463. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Ottumwa, IA is between $1,205 and $1,807. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The prices were last updated on 03 April, 2026 for the properties in Ottumwa, IA
Section 8 Waiting Lists Open March 2026
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