1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Derby, IA (36 Rentals)

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1833 Curtis Ave
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1833 Curtis Ave

1833 Curtis AveChariton, IA 50049
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The Bridges
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The Bridges

1111 N 8th AveWinterset, IA 50273
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Southridge Senior Lofts
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Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
Senior Living
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Flats on 5th
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Flats on 5th

7109 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Indianola Park 1
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Indianola Park 1

902 N 14th StIndianola, IA 50125
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Williams Terrace
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Williams Terrace

1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125
Senior Living

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Derby, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Derby and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Derby, IA is found at Willow Bend in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood and is 920 square feet priced from $875. High Pointe in the Prairie View neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 733 square feet and currently listed start at $881. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Derby:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Willow Bend2 Bedroom920 Sq Ft$875
High PointeTahoe733 Sq Ft$881
Flats on 5thHayes 1.1A MKT725 Sq Ft$825
Cedarbrooke PlaceA1- Income Restricted661 Sq Ft$980
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income650 Sq Ft$869
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA1650 Sq Ft$695
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom650 Sq Ft$650
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom626 Sq Ft$850
Legacy Landing ApartmentsA2626 Sq Ft$1,169
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+1 BR 1 BA625 Sq Ft$1,235

Cheapest Available Derby and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 08, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Derby, IA is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model starting from $650 at Valley Acres Apartments in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. The second most affordable Derby 1 Bedroom is the A1 Model at Next Level Apartments - Easton Village starting at $695 in the Easton Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Derby is currently $903. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Derby:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$650
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA1$695
Foxwood ApartmentsA1$721
The Ridges1 Bedroom$740
Carlisle Park Apartments1BR Ground$750
The Hampton Meadows1 Bedroom$750
Willow Bend1 Bedroom$810
Elmcrest1 Bedroom$825
Flats on 5thHayes 1.1A 60%$825
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom$850

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Derby Apartments

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Derby is $903.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Derby is a 920 square feet unit starting from $875 at Willow Bend.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Derby is currently 662 sq ft.

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