1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Dayton, IA (33 Rentals)

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919 N 29th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

919 N 29th St

919 N 29th StFort Dodge, IA 50501
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Heartland Senior Housing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Heartland Senior Housing

610 Central AveFort Dodge, IA 50501
Senior Living
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Furman Western Hills
1 Bedroom Apartments

Furman Western Hills

230 Raphael AveAmes, IA 50014
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1401 N Dakota Ave
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1401 N Dakota Ave

1401 N Dakota AveAmes, IA 50014
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Mortensen Heights
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mortensen Heights

5300-5472 Mortensen RdAmes, IA 50014
Student Housing
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203 Campus
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203 Campus

203 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014
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Dayton, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Dayton and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dayton, IA is found at Haven Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood and is 789 square feet priced from $1,039. Fountain View Apartments in the Fountainview neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 722 square feet and currently listed start at $875. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Dayton:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Haven ApartmentsBirch789 Sq Ft$1,039
Fountain View Apartments1 Bedroom722 Sq Ft$875
Windsor PointeThe Aspen 60%714 Sq Ft$950
District 29 Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment711 Sq Ft$1,100
West Village Apartments1BR/1BA688 Sq Ft$850
Hickory Ridge Apartments1 bed, 1 bath610 Sq Ft$799
Boone Park Apartments1BR Ground600 Sq Ft$735
Praireview Manor1 Bedroom600 Sq Ft$846

Cheapest Available Dayton and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 07, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Dayton, IA is the 1BR Upper Model starting from $735 at Boone Park Apartments . The second most affordable Dayton 1 Bedroom is the 1 bed, 1 bath Model at Hickory Ridge Apartments starting at $799 in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Dayton is currently $936. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Dayton:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Boone Park Apartments1BR Upper$735
Hickory Ridge Apartments1 bed, 1 bath$799
Praireview Manor1 Bedroom$846
West Village Apartments1BR/1BA$850
Fountain View Apartments1 Bedroom$875
Haven ApartmentsElm$900
Windsor PointeThe Birch 60%$950
District 29 Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment$1,100

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Dayton Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Dayton with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Dayton is at Boone Park Apartments listed at $735.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Dayton is $936.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Dayton is a 789 square feet unit starting from $1,039 at Haven Apartments.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Dayton is currently 720 sq ft.

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