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1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125
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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. Fort Des Moines has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 733 square feet and currently listed start at $1. 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
Fort Des Moines733 Sq FtCall for Rates
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom680 Sq Ft$790
MelbourneA5 - Income Restricted668 Sq Ft$925
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom650 Sq Ft$725
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income650 Sq Ft$794
Legacy Landing ApartmentsA1626 Sq Ft$1,059
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+1 BR 1 BA625 Sq Ft$1,265
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated575 Sq Ft$760
SomersetA1572 Sq Ft$852

Cheapest Available Derby and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 29, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Derby, IA is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model starting from $725 at Valley Acres Apartments in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. The second most affordable Derby 1 Bedroom is the A1 - Renovated Model at The Hampton Meadows starting at $760 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Derby is currently $884. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Derby:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$725
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated$760
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom$790
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income$794
The Bridges1 Bedroom$800
Willow Bend1 Bedroom$810
Elmcrest1 Bedroom w/Den$845
Fort Des Moines1 Bedroom-B3$850
SomersetA1$852
MelbourneA5 - Income Restricted$925

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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 $884.

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 900 sq ft.

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