
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ely, IA (31 Rentals)


The Retreat on 6th

Loftus Apartments

Annex on the Square

Sinclair on 16th

The Emory North Liberty

Southview Apartments
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Cedar Rapids Brickstone

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Penn Street Place

Sonoma Square

Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones

Ashton Flats

Geneva Tower
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Anderson Green I

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Harris Oak Hill Apartments

1712 A Ave NE
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1208 Ellis Blvd NW

208 E Main St
Ely, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ely?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ely Studio Apartments | $930 | $705 | $1,395 |
Ely 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,075 | $470 | $2,746 |
Ely 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $450 | $3,149 |
Ely 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,326 | $425 | $2,827 |
Ely 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,235 | $1,229 | $1,255 |
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Largest Available Ely and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ely, IA is found at Coventry Lofts in the Young's Hill neighborhood and is 1,032 square feet priced from $1,100. 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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Coventry Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1,032 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
Annex on the Square | Relay | 894 Sq Ft | $944 |
NewBo Lofts | Layout 1ADA | 720 Sq Ft | $1,250 |
Sinclair on 16th | Layout 1ADA | 712 Sq Ft | $1,225 |
NewBo Ivy | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 704 Sq Ft | $1,050 |
Harris Oak Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom Restricted | 700 Sq Ft | $695 |
Union at Wiley | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 685 Sq Ft | $850 |
Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones | 1 Bedroom | 670 Sq Ft | $710 |
Anderson Greene I | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 639 Sq Ft | $990 |
Southview Apartments | Southview 1 bedroom Classic | 636 Sq Ft | $625 |
Cheapest Available Ely and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 25, 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 Bedroom Restricted Model at Harris Oak Hill Apartments starting at $695 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ely is currently $1,075. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Ely:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Southview Apartments | Southview 1 bedroom Classic | $625 |
Harris Oak Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom Restricted | $695 |
Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones | 1 Bedroom | $710 |
Northview Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $800 |
Union at Wiley | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $850 |
Geneva Tower | 1 Bedroom 061 | $856 |
Sonoma Square | 1bedroom/1 bathroom | $925 |
Annex on the Square | Relay (LIHTC) | $944 |
Anderson Greene I | 1 Bedroom Apartment | $990 |
NewBo Lofts | Layout 1A | $1,028 |
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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
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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 $1,075.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Ely Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ely is a 1,032 square feet unit starting from $1,100 at Coventry Lofts.
What is the average size for Ely 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Ely is currently 717 sq ft.
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