1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Collins, IA (26 Rentals)

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The Standard at 36th
$1,220 - $1,325
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$1,220 - $1,765

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$1,220 - $1,765
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 5

The Standard at 36th

3611 NE Otterview CirAnkeny, IA 50021
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Lake Shore Apartments
$1,204 - $1,290
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$1,021 - $1,813
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$1,124 - $1,916
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Lake Shore Apartments

902 E 1st StAnkeny, IA 50021
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Wessex Apartments
$915 - $1,150
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$915 - $2,150

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 12

Wessex Apartments

3022 Wessex DrAmes, IA 50014
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Brick Towne Ames
$1,050 - $1,150
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$1,050 - $1,400

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$1,050 - $1,400
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

Brick Towne Ames

200 W Crystal StAmes, IA 50010
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Lake Shore Park
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$894 - $1,223
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$791 - $1,233
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$894 - $1,336
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Lake Shore Park

725-783 NE 5th StAnkeny, IA 50021
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$725 - $850

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919 6th St

NevadaIA50201
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17 E Howard St
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17 E Howard St

17 E Howard StColfax, IA 50054
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520 5th St
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520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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East Park Village
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East Park Village

1216 S G AveNevada, IA 50201
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312 Sycamore St
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312 Sycamore St

312 Sycamore StCambridge, IA 50046
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Oakwood
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Oakwood

2101 Oakwood RdAmes, IA 50014
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Aurora Heights
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Aurora Heights

2110-2126 Cottonwood RdAmes, IA 50014
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Collins, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Collins and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Collins, IA is found at Spectrum Heights NEW! in the Hayes Acres neighborhood and is 748 square feet priced from $1,300. Lake Shore Apartments in the Georgetown neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 735 square feet and currently listed start at $1,294. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Collins:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Spectrum Heights NEW!1 BED B748 Sq Ft$1,300
Lake Shore ApartmentsA3 - Rathbun735 Sq Ft$1,294
The Catalyst1 Bedroom Apartment701 Sq Ft$1,295
Lake Shore ParkA1676 Sq Ft$894
Brick Towne at Piper1x1672 Sq Ft$1,000
Copper Beech1BR/1BA650 Sq Ft$1,235
Parkside ApartmentsA1 Geisle606 Sq Ft$1,000
Park Place Apartments1BR Ground600 Sq Ft$780
AshbrookeBayou572 Sq Ft$960

Cheapest Available Collins and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 06, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Collins, IA is the 1BR Ground Model starting from $780 at Park Place Apartments . The second most affordable Collins 1 Bedroom is the A1 Model at Lake Shore Park starting at $894 in the Georgetown neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Collins is currently $1,118. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Collins:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Park Place Apartments1BR Ground$780
Lake Shore ParkA1$894
AshbrookeBayou$960
Brick Towne at Piper1x1$1,000
Parkside ApartmentsA1 Geisle$1,000
Spectrum Heights NEW!SUITE$1,150
Lake Shore ApartmentsA3 - Rathbun$1,290
The Catalyst1 Bedroom Apartment$1,295

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Collins Apartments

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Collins is $1,118.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Collins is a 748 square feet unit starting from $1,300 at Spectrum Heights NEW!.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Collins is currently 450 sq ft.

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