1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Mason City, IA (30 Rentals)

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642-646 S Pierce Ave
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642-646 S Pierce Ave

642-646 S Pierce AveMason City, IA 50401
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River City Apartments
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River City Apartments

15 N Pennsylvania AveMason City, IA 50401
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Eastward Apartments
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Eastward Apartments

510 S Illinois AveMason City, IA 50401
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309 E State St
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309 E State St

309 E State StMason City, IA 50401

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114 5th St NE
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114 5th St NE

114 5th St NEMason City, IA 50401
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Eagle Ridge Apartments
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Eagle Ridge Apartments

2401 S Taft AveMason City, IA 50401
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404 15th St NW
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404 15th St NW

404 15th St NWMason City, IA 50401
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402 4th St SW
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402 4th St SW

402 4th St SWMason City, IA 50401

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The Willows
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

1000 N Eisenhower AveMason City, IA 50401
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Shalom Tower I
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Shalom Tower I

304 3rd St NEMason City, IA 50401
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Kirk Apartments
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Kirk Apartments

206 N Federal AveMason City, IA 50401
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Mason City, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Mason City and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Mason City, IA is found at Shalom Tower II and is 800 square feet priced from $502. The River Apartments & Townhomes has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 711 square feet and currently listed start at $1,060. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Mason City:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Shalom Tower IITower II - One Bedroom800 Sq Ft$502
The River Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment711 Sq Ft$1,060
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom600 Sq Ft$595
Grant Village1 Bedroom595 Sq FtCall for Rates
Key West Apartments1 Bedroom552 Sq Ft$700
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom550 Sq Ft$525
The Manor1 Bed, 1 bath0 Sq FtCall for Rates

Cheapest Available Mason City and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Mason City, IA is the Studio Model starting from $495 at City Center Kent Apartments . The second most affordable Mason City 1 Bedroom is the Tower I One Bedroom Model at Shalom Tower II starting at $502 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Mason City is currently $919. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Mason City:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
City Center Kent ApartmentsStudio$495
Shalom Tower IITower I One Bedroom$502
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom$525
Key West Apartments1 Bedroom$700
The River Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment$1,060

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Getting Around Mason City, IA

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

22 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Mason City Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Mason City with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Mason City is at City Center Kent Apartments listed at $495.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Mason City is $919.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Mason City Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Mason City is a 800 square feet unit starting from $502 at Shalom Tower II.

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