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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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Shalom Tower I
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Shalom Tower I

304 3rd St NEMason City, IA 50401
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Elma, IA Local Guide

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. FLATS 55 has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 994 square feet and currently listed start at $1,500. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Elma:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Boulders1D1,025 Sq Ft$1,779
FLATS 551 BED 1 BATH CORNER994 Sq Ft$1,500
Shalom Tower IITower II - One Bedroom800 Sq Ft$502
Palace ApartmentsPalace Apartments - One Bedroom750 Sq Ft$1,270
1200 Jade Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom715 Sq Ft$1,195
The River Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment711 Sq Ft$940
Northern Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath657 Sq Ft$925
Thunder Ridge ApartmentsFurnished and Fabulous 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment640 Sq Ft$895
SoRoc on MaineElmcroft624 Sq Ft$1,560
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom600 Sq Ft$595

Cheapest Available Elma and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 15, 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 $1,156. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Elma:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
City Center Kent ApartmentsStudio$495
Shalom Tower IITower I One Bedroom$502
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom$525
Key West Apartments1 Bedroom$700
Rolling Meadows ApartmentsCharming 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Apartment$800
Brentwood Estates - Furnished & UnfurnishedBrentwood Unfurnished$845
Thunder Ridge ApartmentsTR 1bed/1bath$895
Northern Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$925
The River Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment$940
Arabella: 200 W 1st St - Cedar Falls1-Bed B$1,150

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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 $1,156.

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 698 sq ft.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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