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2420 11th Ave SE

Cedar RapidsIA52403
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1716 D Ave NE
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1716 D Ave NE

1716 D Ave NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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1810 A Ave NE
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1810 A Ave NE

1810 A Ave NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Geneva Tower
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Geneva Tower

310 5th Ave SECedar Rapids, IA 52401
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The Metropolitan
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Metropolitan

450 1st St SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
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Penn Street Place
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Penn Street Place

755 Community DrNorth Liberty, IA 52317

Ely, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Ely and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ely, IA is found at Loftus Apartments in the Young's Hill neighborhood and is 1,140 square feet priced from $1,620. Annex on the Square has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 894 square feet and currently listed start at $944. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Ely:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Loftus ApartmentsThe Paramount + Den 1D (Level 5)1,140 Sq Ft$1,620
Annex on the SquareRelay894 Sq Ft$944
NewBo LoftsLayout 1ADA720 Sq Ft$1,225
Sinclair on 16thLayout 1ADA712 Sq Ft$1,225
Oak Hill Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment700 Sq Ft$800
Union at Wiley1 Bed 1 Bath685 Sq Ft$850
Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones1 Bedroom670 Sq Ft$860
Anderson Greene I1 Bedroom Apartment639 Sq Ft$990
Southview ApartmentsSouthview 1 bedroom Classic636 Sq Ft$625
The Roosevelt1 Bedroom529 Sq Ft$740

Cheapest Available Ely and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 07, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ely, IA is the Southview 1 bedroom Classic Model starting from $625 at Southview Apartments in the Young's Hill neighborhood. The second most affordable Ely 1 Bedroom is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1810 A Ave NE starting at $625 in the Mound View neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ely is currently $1,309. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Ely:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Southview ApartmentsSouthview 1 bedroom Classic$625
1810 A Ave NE1 Beds, 1 Baths$625
The Roosevelt1 Bedroom$746
Oak Hill Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment$800
Union at Wiley1 Bed 1 Bath$850
Geneva Tower1 Bedroom 001$856
Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones1 Bedroom$860
Annex on the SquareRelay (LIHTC)$944
Sonoma Square1 Bed/1 Bath-Affordable- 60%$945
Anderson Greene I1 Bedroom Apartment$990

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Getting Around Ely, IA

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Ely Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Ely with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Ely is at Southview Apartments listed at $625.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Ely is $1,309.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ely is a 1,140 square feet unit starting from $1,620 at Loftus Apartments.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Ely is currently 497 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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