1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Mercer, MO (31 Rentals)

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1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125
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501 S Osteopathy AveKirksville, MO 63501
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Mercer, MO Local Guide

Largest Available Mercer and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Mercer, MO is found at Ottumwa Heights Apartments and is 750 square feet . Fort Des Moines in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 733 square feet and currently listed start at $1. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Mercer:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Ottumwa Heights Apartments1x1750 Sq FtCall for Rates
Fort Des Moines733 Sq FtCall for Rates
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom680 Sq Ft$790
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income650 Sq Ft$794
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom650 Sq Ft$725
Legacy Landing ApartmentsA2626 Sq Ft$1,109
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+1 BR 1 BA625 Sq Ft$1,235
Foxwood ApartmentsA1624 Sq Ft$689
The RidgesA1 - Renovated624 Sq Ft$765
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated575 Sq Ft$740

Cheapest Available Mercer and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 14, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Mercer, MO is the A1 Model starting from $689 at Foxwood Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Mercer 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Valley Acres Apartments starting at $725 in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Mercer is currently $857. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Mercer:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Foxwood ApartmentsA1$689
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$725
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated$740
The RidgesA1 - Renovated$765
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom$790
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income$794
Fort Des Moines1 Bedroom-B3$850
Legacy Landing ApartmentsA2$1,109
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+1 BR 1 BA$1,235

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Mercer Apartments

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Mercer is $857.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Mercer is a 750 square feet unit at Ottumwa Heights Apartments.

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

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

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