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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oelwein Studio Apartments | $994 | $785 | $1,450 |
| Oelwein 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,238 | $600 | $1,800 |
| Oelwein 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,427 | $650 | $2,500 |
| Oelwein 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,292 | $850 | $1,900 |
There are currently 2 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Oelwein, IA neighborhoods that range in price from $600 to $650. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Oelwein with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Hideaway | 1 | $625 | $600 |
| Southlawn Court | 1 | $625 | $600 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Oelwein, IA is found at State Street Riverfront in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood and is 1,123 square feet priced from $1,560. Grand Crossing in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 925 square feet and currently listed start at $1,102. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Oelwein:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Riverfront | 1BR/1.0BA | 1,123 Sq Ft | $1,560 |
| Grand Crossing | 1 Bed - 1 Bath - LMI | 925 Sq Ft | $1,102 |
| Legacy Manor of Waterloo - 55+ Living | 1 bedroom | 740 Sq Ft | $861 |
| University Manor | Suite (NOW) | 722 Sq Ft | $840 |
| Union at North Crossing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 690 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| Edgemont Park Apartments | Edgemont 1 bed/1 bath Garden Level | 675 Sq Ft | $855 |
| Park @ Nine23 | A1gv_RENO | 650 Sq Ft | $985 |
| Meadow Ridge Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 610 Sq Ft | $625 |
| The Meadows Apartments | Otter Creek 1Bd | 600 Sq Ft | $600 |
| Art Bloc | 1 Bed - Furnished | 540 Sq Ft | $1,800 |
As of March 24, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Oelwein, IA is the Otter Creek 1Bd Model starting from $600 at The Meadows Apartments in the Southlawn Court neighborhood. The second most affordable Oelwein 1 Bedroom is the 1 BR/ 1 BA Model at Meadow Ridge Apartments starting at $625 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Oelwein is currently $1,238. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Oelwein:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Apartments | Otter Creek 1Bd | $600 |
| Meadow Ridge Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | $625 |
| Prairie Village of LaPorte City | 1 Bedroom | $643 |
| Kent Circle | Updated Cozy 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment in SW... | $760 |
| University Manor | 1 BR/ 1 BA (NOW ) | $770 |
| Edgemont Park Apartments | Edgemont 1 bed/1 bath Garden Level | $855 |
| Legacy Manor of Waterloo - 55+ Living | 1 bedroom | $861 |
| Park @ Nine23 | A1gv_RENO | $985 |
| Grand Crossing | 1 Bed - 1 Bath - LMI | $1,102 |
| Arabella | 1-Bed B | $1,350 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Oelwein is at The Meadows Apartments listed at $600.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Oelwein is $1,238.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Oelwein is a 1,123 square feet unit starting from $1,560 at State Street Riverfront.
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