
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elma, IA (39 Rentals)


Thunder Ridge Apartments

1200 Jade Apartments

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Lincoln Apartments LLC

Cottages of Stewartville

Flats on 21

State Street Riverfront

The River Apartments & Townhomes

Preserve on Maine
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The Meadows Apartments

Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments

Pilgrim Place Senior Housing (62+)

Northern Place Apartments

Briar Grove Apartments (Building D)
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Rolling Meadows Apartments

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Grant Village

18 S Adams Ave

Pebble Creek Apartments

Key Apartments

City Center Kent Apartments

815 9th Ave SE
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117 6th Ave SW

407 Patterson St
Elma, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elma?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Elma Studio Apartments | $1,061 | $405 | $2,035 |
Elma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,240 | $495 | $3,514 |
Elma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $700 | $3,685 |
Elma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $750 | $2,932 |
Elma 4 Bedroom Apartments | $937 | $937 | $937 |
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Largest Available Elma and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elma, IA is found at The Boulders in the Forest Knoll Heritage neighborhood and is 1,025 square feet priced from $1,779. Lincoln Apartments LLC has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 900 square feet and currently listed start at $1,105. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Elma:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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The Boulders | 1D | 1,025 Sq Ft | $1,779 |
Lincoln Apartments LLC | Apt. 28 | 900 Sq Ft | $1,105 |
Shalom Tower II | Tower II - One Bedroom | 800 Sq Ft | $502 |
Palace Apartments | Palace Apartments - One Bedroom | 750 Sq Ft | $1,270 |
The River Apartments & Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 712 Sq Ft | $1,075 |
1200 Jade Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 698 Sq Ft | $1,195 |
Northern Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 657 Sq Ft | $775 |
131 S Vine St | 202 | 600 Sq Ft | $550 |
City Center Kent Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 600 Sq Ft | $595 |
Grant Village | 1 Bedroom | 595 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
Cheapest Available Elma and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 31, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Elma, IA is the Studio Model starting from $495 at City Center Kent Apartments . The second most affordable Elma 1 Bedroom is the Tower I One Bedroom Model at Shalom Tower II starting at $502 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Elma is currently $1,240. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Elma:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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City Center Kent Apartments | Studio | $495 |
Shalom Tower II | Tower I One Bedroom | $502 |
18 S Adams Ave | One Bedroom | $525 |
131 S Vine St | 202 | $550 |
Key West Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $700 |
Northern Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $775 |
Rolling Meadows Apartments | - 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment in Excellent Loca... | $800 |
The River Apartments & Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | $1,075 |
Lincoln Apartments LLC | Apt. 28 | $1,105 |
1200 Jade Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $1,195 |
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Getting Around Elma, IA
Walk Score®
24 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Elma Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Elma with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Elma is at City Center Kent Apartments listed at $495.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Elma Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Elma is $1,240.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Elma Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Elma is a 1,025 square feet unit starting from $1,779 at The Boulders.
What is the average size for Elma 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Elma is currently 680 sq ft.
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