1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elma, IA (35 Rentals)

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250 State St

Cedar FallsIA50613

Elma, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Elma and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elma, IA is found at The Boulders in the Forest Knoll Heritage neighborhood and is 1,025 square feet priced from $1,749. SoRoc On Maine has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 935 square feet and currently listed start at $1,810. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Elma:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Boulders1D1,025 Sq Ft$1,749
SoRoc On MaineNEW! Yancey + Den935 Sq Ft$1,810
Lincoln Apartments LLC774 Sq Ft$945
Briar Grove Apartments (Building D)Floor Plan D720 Sq Ft$1,300
Northern Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath657 Sq Ft$775
Thunder Ridge ApartmentsTR 1 Bed/1 Bath Furnished640 Sq Ft$845
Brentwood Estates - Furnished & UnfurnishedBeautiful furnished 1 bedroom/1 bath apartment ...603 Sq Ft$795
303 27th Street SW (Parkview Place)Parkview 307 1 Bed600 Sq Ft$900
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom600 Sq Ft$595
Grant Village1 Bedroom595 Sq FtCall for Rates

Cheapest Available Elma and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 17, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elma, IA is the Studio Model starting from $495 at City Center Kent Apartments . The second most affordable Elma 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at 18 S Adams Ave starting at $525 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Elma is currently $1,306. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Elma:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
City Center Kent ApartmentsStudio$495
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom$525
Key ApartmentsRegular 1 Bedroom$550
Key West Apartments1 Bedroom$700
Northern Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$775
Brentwood Estates - Furnished & UnfurnishedUNFURNISHED Brentwood$795
Rolling Meadows Apartments- 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment in Excellent Loca...$800
Thunder Ridge ApartmentsTR 1bed/1bath$845
303 27th Street SW (Parkview Place)Parkview 1 bed$900
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 03$955

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Elma Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Elma with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Elma is at City Center Kent Apartments listed at $495.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Elma is $1,306.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Elma is a 1,025 square feet unit starting from $1,749 at The Boulders.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Elma is currently 692 sq ft.

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