1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elgin, IA (25 Rentals)

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Elgin, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Elgin and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elgin, IA is found at PDC Cottages and is 900 square feet priced from $850. The Grand Crossing in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 820 square feet and currently listed start at $1,300. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Elgin:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
PDC Cottages1 Bedroom 80%900 Sq Ft$850
The Grand CrossingFurnished Loft @ Grand Crossing820 Sq Ft$1,300
Prairie Bluff Apartments1B/1B762 Sq Ft$1,000
Falls Edge Studios1-Bed A742 Sq Ft$1,300
Briar Grove Apartments (Building D)Floor Plan D720 Sq Ft$1,300

Cheapest Available Elgin and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 24, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elgin, IA is the 1 BR/ 1 BA Model starting from $675 at Meadow Ridge Apartments . The second most affordable Elgin 1 Bedroom is the Kent Circle 1 Bed/1 Bath Model at 1106-1110 Kent Circle starting at $750 in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Elgin is currently $1,064. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Elgin:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA$675
1106-1110 Kent CircleKent Circle 1 Bed/1 Bath$750
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath$757
Brentwood Estates - Furnished & UnfurnishedUNFURNISHED Brentwood$795
Russell LamsonOne Bedroom$800

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Getting Around Elgin, IA

Walk Score®

15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Elgin Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Elgin with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Elgin is at Meadow Ridge Apartments listed at $675.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Elgin is $1,064.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Elgin is a 900 square feet unit starting from $850 at PDC Cottages.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Elgin is currently 537 sq ft.

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