1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Polk City, IA (25 Rentals)

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Lake Park Apartments
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Lake Park Apartments

602 Van Dorn StPolk City, IA 50226
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407 Sandpiper Ct
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407 Sandpiper Ct

407 Sandpiper CtPolk City, IA 50226

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Granger Lofts
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Granger Lofts

2202 Broadway StGranger, IA 50109
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Pine Tree Flats
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Pine Tree Flats

1713 NW Pine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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Polk City, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Polk City and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Polk City, IA is found at The Summit at Heritage Apartments in the Kennybrook neighborhood and is 895 square feet priced from $1,199. Savannah at Ankeny in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 885 square feet and currently listed start at $1,400. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Polk City:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Summit at Heritage ApartmentsA6895 Sq Ft$1,199
Savannah at AnkenyA885 Sq Ft$1,400
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom B850 Sq Ft$898
The Sterling at Prairie Trail - Phase 1Burgundy809 Sq Ft$1,250
Woodland Reserve Apartments1A 788 sf788 Sq Ft$1,109

Cheapest Available Polk City and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 30, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Polk City, IA is the 1B1B Model starting from $800 at Ankeny Park Apartments in the Georgetown neighborhood. The second most affordable Polk City 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 2nd Floor Model at Trailside Apartments starting at $825 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Polk City is currently $1,236. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Polk City:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B$800
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor$825
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom B$898
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom (New Building)$975
Brick Towne at Piper1x1$1,000

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34 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Polk City Apartments

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

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Polk City is at Ankeny Park Apartments listed at $800.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Polk City is $1,236.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Polk City is a 895 square feet unit starting from $1,199 at The Summit at Heritage Apartments.

What is the average size for Polk City 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Polk City is currently 940 sq ft.

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