1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lucas, IA (36 Rentals)

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Williams Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Williams Terrace

1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125
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Southridge Senior Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Flats on 5th
1 Bedroom Apartments

Flats on 5th

7109 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Indianola Park 1
1 Bedroom Apartments

Indianola Park 1

902 N 14th StIndianola, IA 50125
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Largest Available Lucas and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lucas, IA is found at High Pointe in the Prairie View neighborhood and is 733 square feet priced from $929. Flats on 5th in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 725 square feet and currently listed start at $825. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Lucas:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
High PointeTahoe733 Sq Ft$929
Flats on 5thHayes 1.1A 60%725 Sq Ft$825
Willow Bend1 Bedroom715 Sq Ft$810
Cedarbrooke PlaceA2 - Income Restricted668 Sq Ft$980
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income650 Sq Ft$869
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA1650 Sq Ft$695
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom650 Sq Ft$650
MelbourneA1 - 60 - Income Restricted640 Sq FtCall for Rates
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom626 Sq Ft$850
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+1 BR 1 BA625 Sq Ft$1,235

Cheapest Available Lucas and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 24, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lucas, IA is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model starting from $650 at Valley Acres Apartments in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. The second most affordable Lucas 1 Bedroom is the A1 Model at Next Level Apartments - Easton Village starting at $695 in the Easton Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Lucas is currently $912. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Lucas:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$650
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA1$695
The Ridges1 Bedroom$740
The Hampton Meadows1 Bedroom$750
Carlisle Park Apartments1BR Ground$780
Willow Bend1 Bedroom$810
Elmcrest1 Bedroom$825
Flats on 5thHayes 1.1A 60%$825
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom$850
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income$923

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Lucas Apartments

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Lucas is $912.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Lucas is a 733 square feet unit starting from $929 at High Pointe.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Lucas is currently 600 sq ft.

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