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Dawson, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Dawson and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dawson, IA is found at Prairie Grass at Waukee in the Timberline Village neighborhood and is 857 square feet priced from $1,091. Alice Patricia Apartments in the Glynn Village neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 770 square feet and currently listed start at $1,150. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dawson:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Prairie Grass at WaukeeSunflower Vista857 Sq Ft$1,091
Alice Patricia Apartments1BR770 Sq Ft$1,150
Stratford PointeType 1 - HAVEN756 Sq Ft$1,099
Meadowlark PlaceA3725 Sq Ft$1,001
Converge NWA2717 Sq Ft$1,125
Fireside at WaukeeSmoke682 Sq Ft$1,275
West LightWest Light - Brand NEW 1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom (B-1)675 Sq Ft$1,175
Brick Towne at Waukee Central1 Bedroom Internet & Cable Included672 Sq Ft$875
The Commons at Greenway ParkFlat Style 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Accessible662 Sq Ft$982
Oak Crossing1 Bed, 1 bath600 Sq Ft$936

Cheapest Available Dawson and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 17, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dawson, IA is the 1x1 Model starting from $790 at Sugar Creek Senior Apartment Community in the Timberline Village neighborhood. The second most affordable Dawson 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Brookside Apartments 317 SE Jacobs St starting at $850 in the Kennybrook neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dawson is currently $1,198. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dawson:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Sugar Creek Senior Apartment Community1x1$790
Brookside Apartments 317 SE Jacobs St1BR/1.0BA$850
Brick Towne at Waukee Central1 Bedroom Internet & Cable Included$875
Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing1 Bedroom$900
Oak Crossing1 Bed, 1 bath$936
Walnut Lake ApartmentsOak$950
The Commons at Greenway ParkFlat Style 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Accessible$982
Meadowlark PlaceA3$1,001
Prairie Grass at WaukeeSunflower Terrace$1,035
The Pitch1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom$1,091

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Getting Around Dawson, IA

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Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 Sugar Creek Senior Apartment Community listed at $790.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dawson is $1,198.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dawson is a 857 square feet unit starting from $1,091 at Prairie Grass at Waukee.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dawson is currently 0 sq ft.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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