1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Council Bluffs, IA (275 Rentals)

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Valley View Estates
$1,185 - $1,210
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Valley View Estates

720 Valley View DrCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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$1,610 - $1,810
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$1,260 - $2,310
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34th & West BroadwayCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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621 S Main St

Council BluffsIA51503
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551 Mill St
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551 Mill St

551 Mill StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503

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625 S 15th St
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625 S 15th St

625 S 15th StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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Siu-Ng Apartments
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Siu-Ng Apartments

305 N 6th StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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Benton Arms
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Benton Arms

101 Benton StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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500 22nd Ave
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500 22nd Ave

500 22nd AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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717 1st Ave
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717 1st Ave

717 1st AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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208 S 1st St
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208 S 1st St

208 S 1st StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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11 N 25th St
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11 N 25th St

11 N 25th StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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Shady Hollow
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Shady Hollow

3303 W Broadway StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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221 13th Ave
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221 13th Ave

221 13th AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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809 1st Ave
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809 1st Ave

809 1st AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501

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237 Fairview Ave
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237 Fairview Ave

237 Fairview AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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185 14th Ave
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185 14th Ave

185 14th AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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909 Avenue G
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909 Avenue G

909 Avenue GCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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804 A Ave
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804 A Ave

804 A AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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1010 W 3rd Ave
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1010 W 3rd Ave

1010 W 3rd AveCouncil Bluffs, IA 51501
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317-319 N 1st St
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317-319 N 1st St

317-319 N 1st StCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503

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Largest Available Council Bluffs 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Council Bluffs, IA is found at The Brandeis in the Old Market neighborhood and is 2,222 square feet priced from $1,004. Breakers Omaha has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,107 square feet and currently listed start at $2,395. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Council Bluffs:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The BrandeisAC.1B.G2,222 Sq Ft$1,004
Breakers OmahaLumen 1 Bed1,107 Sq Ft$2,395
2416 S 16th St Apartments1BR/1.0BA1,005 Sq Ft$850
22 FloorsLady Luck958 Sq Ft$1,100
Joslyn LoftFarnam957 Sq Ft$1,500
Valley View Estates1BR950 Sq Ft$1,185
The DuoContrast II892 Sq Ft$1,230
Nichol Flats1x1 B875 Sq Ft$1,099
The Wire1st Floor561 Sq Ft$1,068
Rosewater Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath0 Sq Ft$825

Cheapest Available Council Bluffs 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 26, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Council Bluffs, IA is the Midsize 1 Bedroom w/ Carpet Model starting from $635 at The Avenue apartments in the Old Market neighborhood. The second most affordable Council Bluffs 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Aspen Ridge Apartments starting at $695 in the Southeast Omaha neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Council Bluffs is currently $1,207. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Council Bluffs:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Avenue apartmentsMidsize 1 Bedroom w/ Carpet$635
Aspen Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom$695
10 N 31st1BR/1.0BA$725
563 S 26th Ave Apartments1BR/1.0BA$725
Westbrook Tower1 Bedroom$769
The DuoReflection II$815
Rosewater Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$825
Kensington Tower Apartments#2 Layout$825
The Drake and Liberty Lofts Apartments1 Bedroom Remodeled$825
Arbor Manor Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$825

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Council Bluffs Overview

Are you thinking about moving to an apartment in Council Bluffs, Iowa? Maybe you're single, searching for a comfortable studio apartment. Living in an apartment in Council Bluffs puts you in the center of the activity downtown. Couples and families will find affordable apartments with plenty of space as well. From Tipi camping at Walking Stick Adventures Farm to a visit to the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, or wine tasting in Arden Creek, Council Bluffs offers plenty to do for everyone. The city sits on the east bank of the Missouri River, across from the city of Omaha, Nebraska. Between the two towns, the Omaha metropolitan region, totals over 900,000, making it the 59th largest metro area in the United States,

Why live in Council Bluffs, IA?

There's family fun, outdoor adventures, arts and culture, great food, and more to enjoy in Council Bluffs. Not only that, but mid-America offers some of the most affordable rents in the country. And the Council Bluffs Community School District offers students and parents opportunities to get involved. Additionally, College students from Iowa Western Community College will find affordable apartments in Council Bluffs to rent as an option to dorm living.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Council Bluffs Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Council Bluffs with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Council Bluffs is at The Avenue apartments listed at $635.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Council Bluffs is $1,207.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Council Bluffs Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Council Bluffs is a 2,222 square feet unit starting from $1,004 at The Brandeis.

What is the average size for Council Bluffs 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Council Bluffs is currently 675 sq ft.

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