1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elgin, IA (32 Rentals)

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131 S Vine St
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131 S Vine St

131 S Vine StWest Union, IA 52175
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Harmony Manor
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Harmony Manor

445 Main Ave SHarmony, MN 55939
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Spring Grove Manor
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Spring Grove Manor

129 Maple DrSpring Grove, MN 55974
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124 Earl St
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124 Earl St

124-136 Earl StEvansdale, IA 50707

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Largest Available Elgin and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elgin, IA is found at Grand Crossing in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood and is 925 square feet priced from $1,410. Park Avenue Lofts The Temple has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 826 square feet and currently listed start at $1,200. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Elgin:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Grand Crossing1 Bed - 1 Bath - Larger (1B)925 Sq Ft$1,410
Park Avenue Lofts The TempleLoft826 Sq Ft$1,200
Prairie Bluff Apartments1B/1B762 Sq Ft$1,000
Briar Grove Apartments (Building D)Floor Plan E and C735 Sq Ft$1,330
533 W Cherry St, Lancaster, WI 53813Studio700 Sq Ft$725
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath690 Sq Ft$800
Edgemont Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment With Balcony At Top Rated...675 Sq Ft$895
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA610 Sq Ft$625
Brentwood Estates ApartmentsBrentwood Unfurnished603 Sq Ft$795
Russell LamsonOne Bedroom478 Sq Ft$825

Cheapest Available Elgin and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 24, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elgin, IA is the Otter Creek 1Bd Model starting from $620 at The Meadows Apartments in the Southlawn Court neighborhood. The second most affordable Elgin 1 Bedroom is the 1 BR/ 1 BA Model at Meadow Ridge Apartments starting at $625 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Elgin is currently $1,151. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Elgin:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Meadows ApartmentsOtter Creek 1Bd$620
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA$625
533 W Cherry St, Lancaster, WI 53813Studio$725
Kent CircleUpdated Cozy 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment in SW...$745
Brentwood Estates ApartmentsBrentwood Unfurnished$795
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath$800
Russell LamsonOne Bedroom$825
Edgemont Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment With Balcony At Top Rated...$895
Prairie Bluff Apartments1B/1B$1,000
Park Avenue Lofts The TempleLoft$1,200

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Elgin Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Elgin with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Elgin is at The Meadows Apartments listed at $620.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Elgin is $1,151.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Elgin is a 925 square feet unit starting from $1,410 at Grand Crossing.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Elgin is currently 747 sq ft.

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