1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, IA (40 Rentals)

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123 N Chestnut St
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123 N Chestnut St

123 N Chestnut StJefferson, IA 50129
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306 E Lincoln Way
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306 E Lincoln Way

306 E Lincoln WayJefferson, IA 50129
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Walton Woods Apartments
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Walton Woods Apartments

1000 W Adams StJefferson, IA 50129
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property at 4511 Twain Cir

$980 - $1,030

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Available Aug 1

4511 Twain Cir

AmesIA50014
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The Briza
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The Briza

1104 8th StBoone, IA 50036
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Spruce Pointe
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Spruce Pointe

126 Beedle DrAmes, IA 50014
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Cedar Crossing 2
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Cedar Crossing 2

2003 Cedar StBoone, IA 50036
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Heartland Senior Housing
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Heartland Senior Housing

610 Central AveFort Dodge, IA 50501
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Oakview Apartments
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Oakview Apartments

1429 Walton DrAmes, IA 50014
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Windsor Pointe
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Windsor Pointe

3815 Tripp StAmes, IA 50014
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1805 W 4th St
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1805 W 4th St

1805 W 4th StPerry, IA 50220
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1401 N. Dakota
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1401 N. Dakota

1401 N Dakota AveAmes, IA 50014

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Largest Available Jefferson and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Jefferson, IA is found at Prairie Place and is 890 square feet priced from $1,000. Valley Railroad Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 760 square feet and currently listed start at $495. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Jefferson:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Prairie Place1 Bedroom Apartment890 Sq Ft$1,000
Valley Railroad Apartments1 Bedroom760 Sq Ft$495
Fountain View Apartments1 Bedroom722 Sq Ft$950
Windsor PointeAspen 60%714 Sq Ft$950
District 29 Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment711 Sq Ft$1,065
Fountainview1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment709 Sq Ft$925
Hickory Ridge Apartments1 bed, 1 bath675 Sq Ft$869
2nd Avenue Rowhomes1 Bedroom650 Sq Ft$925
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment624 Sq Ft$855
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment564 Sq Ft$800

Cheapest Available Jefferson and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 07, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Jefferson, IA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $495 at Valley Railroad Apartments . The second most affordable Jefferson 1 Bedroom is the Renovated 1 Bedroom Model at The Briza starting at $647 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Jefferson is currently $966. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Jefferson:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Valley Railroad Apartments1 Bedroom$495
The BrizaRenovated 1 Bedroom$647
Granger Lofts1BR Upper$780
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment$800
Linden Station Apartments1 Bed Apartment 55+$850
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment$855
Hickory Ridge Apartments1 bed, 1 bath$869
The Social West Ames®Berkley - Station$899
Fountainview1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment$925
2nd Avenue Rowhomes1 Bedroom$925

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Jefferson Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Jefferson with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Jefferson is at Valley Railroad Apartments listed at $495.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Jefferson is $966.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Jefferson is a 890 square feet unit starting from $1,000 at Prairie Place.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Jefferson is currently 627 sq ft.

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