
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Colo, IA (34 Rentals)


South Meadow

Wessex Apartments

The Catalyst

Copper Beech

Brick Towne Ames

Aurora Heights

The Lofts

Cranford Apartments

304 Welch Ave
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Aspen Village

Somerset Apartments

Village Park

Melrose Park Apartments

Beautiful Location with Lots of Trees and Greenspace

Furman Regency Court

Grandview Square Apartments

213 N Main St

215 N Main St

919 6th St
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1120 Stafford Ave

1211 S 3rd St

121 Beach Avenue

520 5th St

1005 28th St

2721 Luther Dr

Park Place Apartments

Cardinal Terrace

Glenbrook Apartments

307 Lynn Ave
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Ferndale Furman Apartments

East Park Village Apartments

312 Sycamore St

Oakwood
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Colo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colo Studio Apartments | $916 | $799 | $1,090 |
| Colo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $967 | $670 | $1,375 |
| Colo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,053 | $615 | $2,000 |
| Colo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $917 | $465 | $2,025 |
| Colo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,311 | $445 | $2,880 |
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Largest Available Colo and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Colo, IA is found at Wessex Apartments in the Gateway Hills neighborhood and is 781 square feet priced from $1,070. Village Park in the South Ames neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 725 square feet and currently listed start at $1,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Colo:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wessex Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Townhome | 781 Sq Ft | $1,070 |
| Village Park | 2121 Cottonwood (1 bedroom) | 725 Sq Ft | $1,000 |
| Somerset Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | 708 Sq Ft | $880 |
| The Catalyst | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 701 Sq Ft | $1,295 |
| The Lofts | One Bedroom | 700 Sq Ft | $1,090 |
| Copper Beech | 1BR/1BA | 650 Sq Ft | $1,235 |
| Beautiful Location with Lots of Trees and Greenspace | 1BR/1.0BA | 624 Sq Ft | $825 |
| Melrose Park Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | 542 Sq Ft | $705 |
Cheapest Available Colo and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of March 12, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Colo, IA is the 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment Model starting from $705 at Melrose Park Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. The second most affordable Colo 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Beautiful Location with Lots of Trees and Greenspace starting at $825 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Colo is currently $967. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Colo:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Melrose Park Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | $705 |
| Beautiful Location with Lots of Trees and Greenspace | 1BR/1.0BA | $825 |
| Somerset Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | $880 |
| Village Park | 2121 Cottonwood (1 bedroom) | $1,000 |
| Wessex Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Townhome | $1,070 |
| The Lofts | Single Corner | $1,090 |
| The Catalyst | 1 Bedroom Apartment | $1,295 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Colo Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Colo with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Colo is at Melrose Park Apartments listed at $705.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Colo Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Colo is $967.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Colo Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Colo is a 781 square feet unit starting from $1,070 at Wessex Apartments.
What is the average size for Colo 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Colo is currently 500 sq ft.
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