
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Martensdale, IA (45 Rentals)


335 Iowa Ave

185 Iowa Ave

Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor

Callaway at Holland Pointe

Picket Fence Community

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

Strathmore Apartment Homes

The Middlebrook Lofts
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Emerald Reserve Indianola

Finn Apartments

Fort Des Moines

Fish Creek

Grand Valley Townhomes

Legacy Landing Apartments

High Pointe

Cedarbrooke Place

Sunburst
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Somerfield Village Center Apartments

Goldbriar Chateau

Watermark at Jordan Creek

Somerset

The Oaks

Willow Bend

Deer Ridge

Valley Acres Apartments

Schoolyard Rowhomes
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Sunset Apartments

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Indianola Park II Apartments

Foxwood Apartments

The Hampton Meadows

The Ridges

215 Leland Ave
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1211 Lewis Ave

Southern Park Apartments

East Park Apartments

Indianola Park Apartments

Norwalk Park Apartments

Stanton Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts

Flats on 5th

Williams Terrace
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Martensdale, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Martensdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martensdale Studio Apartments | $886 | $650 | $1,075 |
| Martensdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,163 | $650 | $2,230 |
| Martensdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,297 | $775 | $2,753 |
| Martensdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,942 | $878 | $3,200 |
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Largest Available Martensdale and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Martensdale, IA is found at Strathmore Apartment Homes in the Southwoods neighborhood and is 855 square feet priced from $1,145. Willow Bend in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 835 square feet and currently listed start at $910. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Martensdale:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strathmore Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 855 Sq Ft | $1,145 |
| Willow Bend | 2 Bedroom | 835 Sq Ft | $910 |
| Norwalk Meadows | A1 Classic | 750 Sq Ft | $795 |
| Flats on 5th | Hayes 1.1A MKT | 725 Sq Ft | $1,200 |
| Schoolyard Rowhomes | 1 Bedroom | 720 Sq Ft | $980 |
| Park Avenue by Broadmoor | Rockefeller | 720 Sq Ft | $995 |
| Finn Apartments | fin-1p | 677 Sq Ft | $970 |
| Watermark at Jordan Creek | Blue Stem | 663 Sq Ft | $1,220 |
| Fort Des Moines | 1-Bedroom | 626 Sq Ft | $850 |
| Emerald Reserve Indianola | 1 BR 1 BA | 625 Sq Ft | $1,190 |
Cheapest Available Martensdale and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of August 07, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Martensdale, 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 Martensdale 1 Bedroom is the A2 Model at Foxwood Apartments starting at $706 in the Easton Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Martensdale is currently $1,163. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Martensdale:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Acres Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $650 |
| Foxwood Apartments | A2 | $706 |
| The Ridges | 1 Bedroom | $740 |
| Indianola Park II Apartments | 1BR Upper | $750 |
| Indianola Park Apartments | 1BR Upper | $750 |
| The Hampton Meadows | 1 Bedroom | $750 |
| Norwalk Meadows | A1 Classic | $795 |
| Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor | A2wv_MANOR | $820 |
| Willow Bend | 1 Bedroom | $840 |
| Deer Ridge | 1 Bedroom | $850 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Martensdale Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Martensdale Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Martensdale is $1,163.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Martensdale Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Martensdale is a 855 square feet unit starting from $1,145 at Strathmore Apartment Homes.
What is the average size for Martensdale 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Martensdale is currently 722 sq ft.
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