1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dawson, IA (32 Rentals)

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2902 Iowa St
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2902 Iowa St

2902 Iowa StPerry, IA 50220
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The Briza
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The Briza

1104 8th StBoone, IA 50036
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612 NE 4th St
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612 NE 4th St

612 NE 4th StGrimes, IA 50111
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Cedar Crossing 2
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Cedar Crossing 2

2003 Cedar StBoone, IA 50036
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1805 W 4th St
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1805 W 4th St

1805 W 4th StPerry, IA 50220

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Largest Available Dawson and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dawson, IA is found at The Summit at Heritage Apartments in the Kennybrook neighborhood and is 898 square feet priced from $1,259. Prairie Place has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 890 square feet and currently listed start at $1,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dawson:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Summit at Heritage ApartmentsA6.2898 Sq Ft$1,259
Prairie Place1 Bedroom Apartment890 Sq Ft$1,000
11Fifty on OlsonThe Spot (A2)845 Sq Ft$1,072
Prairie Grass at WaukeeBellflower Terrace816 Sq Ft$1,195
Stonegate CrossingA1804 Sq Ft$1,188
Meadowlark PlaceA3725 Sq Ft$1,070
Destination 141Apartment- 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom712 Sq Ft$1,150
SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH692 Sq Ft$800
Fireside at WaukeeSmoke682 Sq Ft$1,100
West LightWL B-1675 Sq Ft$1,175

Cheapest Available Dawson and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 27, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dawson, IA is the Renovated 1 Bedroom Model starting from $647 at The Briza . The second most affordable Dawson 1 Bedroom is the 1BR Upper Model at Granger Lofts starting at $780 in the Royal Estates neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dawson is currently $1,163. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dawson:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The BrizaRenovated 1 Bedroom$647
Granger Lofts1BR Upper$780
SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH$800
Linden Station Apartments1 Bed Apartment 55+$850
Adel Village Apartments1 Bedroom$850
Oak Crossing1x1$853
Brick Towne at Waukee Central1 Bedroom$950
Walnut Lake ApartmentsHickory$965
Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing1 Bedroom$1,000
Prairie Place1 Bedroom Apartment$1,000

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Dawson Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Dawson with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Dawson is at The Briza listed at $647.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dawson is $1,163.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dawson is a 898 square feet unit starting from $1,259 at The Summit at Heritage Apartments.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dawson is currently 699 sq ft.

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