1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Derby, IA (33 Rentals)

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1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125

Derby, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Derby and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Derby, IA is found at Willow Bend in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood and is 920 square feet priced from $890. Flats on 5th has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 802 square feet and currently listed start at $950. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Derby:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Willow Bend2 Bedroom920 Sq Ft$890
Flats on 5thThe Hudson802 Sq Ft$950
Fort Des Moines733 Sq FtCall for Rates
High PointeTahoe733 Sq Ft$929
SomersetA3700 Sq Ft$827
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom680 Sq Ft$790
MelbourneA5 - Income Restricted668 Sq Ft$815
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom650 Sq Ft$725
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+1 BR 1 BA625 Sq Ft$1,235
Foxwood ApartmentsA2625 Sq Ft$711

Cheapest Available Derby and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 26, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Derby, IA is the A2 - 40 - Income Restricted Model starting from $627 at Melbourne in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood. The second most affordable Derby 1 Bedroom is the A1 - Deluxe Model at The Ridges starting at $690 in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Derby is currently $913. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Derby:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
MelbourneA2 - 40 - Income Restricted$627
The RidgesA1 - Deluxe$690
Foxwood ApartmentsA2$711
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$725
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated$740
SunburstOne Bedroom$790
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom$790
Willow Bend1 Bedroom$810
SomersetA3$827
Fort Des Moines1 Bedroom-B3$850

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Derby Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Derby Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Derby is $913.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Derby Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Derby is a 920 square feet unit starting from $890 at Willow Bend.

What is the average size for Derby 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Derby is currently 903 sq ft.

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