1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Dawson, IA (34 Rentals)

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Walnut Lake
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$1,005 - $1,196

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Base Rent$1,111 - $1,506

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Walnut Lake

4454 142nd StUrbandale, IA 50323
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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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Granger Lofts
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Granger Lofts

2202 Broadway StGranger, IA 50109
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Cedar Crossing 2
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Cedar Crossing 2

2003 Cedar StBoone, IA 50036
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Oak Crossing
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Oak Crossing

310 Gateway DrGrimes, IA 50111
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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 975 square feet priced from $1,148. 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 ApartmentsA8975 Sq Ft$1,148
Prairie Place1 Bedroom Apartment890 Sq Ft$1,000
Stonegate CrossingA5848 Sq Ft$1,219
11Fifty on OlsonThe Spot (A2)845 Sq Ft$1,090
The Pitch1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Den829 Sq Ft$1,193
The Commons at Greenway ParkTownhome Style 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Attach...774 Sq Ft$1,422
Prairie Grass at WaukeeSunflower Terrace760 Sq Ft$1,132
Valley Railroad Apartments1 Bedroom760 Sq Ft$495
Stratford PointeType 3 - LUMINA741 Sq Ft$1,149
Converge NWA2728 Sq Ft$1,243

Cheapest Available Dawson and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 10, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dawson, IA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $495 at Valley Railroad Apartments in the Dallas County neighborhood. The second most affordable Dawson 1 Bedroom is the Renovated 1 Bedroom Model at The Briza starting at $647 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dawson is currently $1,187. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dawson:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Valley Railroad Apartments1 Bedroom$495
The BrizaRenovated 1 Bedroom$647
Hancock Apartments1X1$780
Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing1 Bedroom$800
SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS1 BED 1 BATH$800
Linden Station Apartments1 Bed Apartment 55+$825
Windfield West1 Bedroom$855
Oak Crossing1x1$900
The Pitch1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom$995
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 Valley Railroad Apartments listed at $495.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dawson is $1,187.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dawson is a 975 square feet unit starting from $1,148 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 495 sq ft.

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