1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elkader, IA (29 Rentals)

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Elkader, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Elkader and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elkader, IA is found at The Grand Crossing in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood and is 820 square feet priced from $1,300. Applegate I has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 819 square feet and currently listed start at $1,459. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Elkader:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Grand CrossingFurnished Loft @ Grand Crossing820 Sq Ft$1,300
Applegate IG819 Sq Ft$1,459
Prairie Bluff Apartments1B/1B762 Sq Ft$1,000
Prairie View Apartments32 Unit - 1 Bedroom748 Sq Ft$880
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath690 Sq Ft$757
Edgemont Park ApartmentsEdgemont 1 bed/1bath Poolside Balcony675 Sq Ft$845
Park Avenue LoftsMezzanine Loft - AVAILABLE NOW!649 Sq Ft$1,300
Briar Grove Apartments (Building D)Floor Plan F630 Sq Ft$1,300
Harvest Lofts1BR/1.0BA582 Sq Ft$850
Art Bloc1A534 Sq Ft$1,250

Cheapest Available Elkader and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 07, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elkader, IA is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model starting from $575 at The Birch Street Apartments . The second most affordable Elkader 1 Bedroom is the ADA/Studio Apartment Suite - SOLD OUT for Fall ... Model at College Suites Peosta starting at $750 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Elkader is currently $1,050. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Elkader:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Birch Street Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$575
College Suites PeostaADA/Studio Apartment Suite - SOLD OUT for Fall ...$750
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath$757
Russell LamsonOne Bedroom$800
Edgemont Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment At Top Rated Edgemont Par...$845
Harvest Lofts1BR/1.0BA$850
Prairie View Apartments32 Unit - 1 Bedroom$880
Prairie Bluff Apartments1B/1B$1,000
Park Avenue LoftsStudio - AVAILABLE NOW!$1,150
Applegate ID$1,248

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Getting Around Elkader, IA

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Elkader Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Elkader with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Elkader is at The Birch Street Apartments listed at $575.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Elkader is $1,050.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Elkader is a 820 square feet unit starting from $1,300 at The Grand Crossing.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Elkader is currently 1,256 sq ft.

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