1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Mercer, MO (37 Rentals)

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1833 Curtis Ave
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1833 Curtis Ave

1833 Curtis AveChariton, IA 50049
Corporate Housing
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The Bridges
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The Bridges

1111 N 8th AveWinterset, IA 50273
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501 S Osteopathy Ave
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501 S Osteopathy Ave

501 S Osteopathy AveKirksville, MO 63501
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Flats on 5th
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Flats on 5th

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

902 N 14th StIndianola, IA 50125
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Asbury Heights
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Asbury Heights

1321 Asbury AveOttumwa, IA 52501
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Williams Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Williams Terrace

1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125
Senior Living

Mercer, MO Local Guide

Largest Available Mercer and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Mercer, MO is found at Ottumwa Heights Apartments and is 750 square feet . 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 Mercer:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Ottumwa Heights Apartments1x1750 Sq FtCall for Rates
Flats on 5thHayes 1.1A MKT725 Sq Ft$825
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom650 Sq Ft$650
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA1650 Sq Ft$695
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income650 Sq Ft$869
Legacy Landing ApartmentsA2626 Sq Ft$1,099
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom626 Sq Ft$850
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+1 BR 1 BA625 Sq Ft$1,235
Cedarbrooke PlaceA3625 Sq Ft$1,004
Foxwood ApartmentsA1624 Sq Ft$718

Cheapest Available Mercer and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 26, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Mercer, MO is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $445 at Biston Apartments . The second most affordable Mercer 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Valley Acres Apartments starting at $650 in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Mercer is currently $886. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Mercer:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Biston Apartments1 Bedroom$445
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$650
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA1$695
Foxwood ApartmentsA1$718
The Ridges1 Bedroom$740
The Hampton Meadows1 Bedroom$750
Flats on 5thHayes 1.1A 60%$825
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom$850
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income$923
Cedarbrooke PlaceA3$1,004

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Mercer Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Mercer with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Mercer is at Biston Apartments listed at $445.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Mercer is $886.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Mercer is a 750 square feet unit at Ottumwa Heights Apartments.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Mercer is currently 637 sq ft.

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