1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Saint Marys, IA (33 Rentals)

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Williams Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Williams Terrace

1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125
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Iowa Stanton LLC
1 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Stanton LLC

2200 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Saint Marys, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Saint Marys and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Saint Marys, IA is found at Willow Bend in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood and is 920 square feet priced from $875. Strathmore Apartment Homes in the Southwoods neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 740 square feet and currently listed start at $1,200. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Saint Marys:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Willow Bend2 Bedroom920 Sq Ft$875
Strathmore Apartment HomesOne Bedroom740 Sq Ft$1,200
Fort Des Moines733 Sq FtCall for Rates
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom680 Sq Ft$790
Finn ApartmentsFinn - 1bed - classic677 Sq Ft$825
MelbourneA5 - Income Restricted668 Sq Ft$925
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom650 Sq Ft$725
Goldbriar Chateau1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom650 Sq Ft$750
The Oaks1BA/1BR650 Sq Ft$719
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+1 BR 1 BA625 Sq Ft$1,265

Cheapest Available Saint Marys and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 05, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Saint Marys, IA is the 1BA/1BR Model starting from $719 at The Oaks in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. The second most affordable Saint Marys 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Valley Acres Apartments starting at $725 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Saint Marys is currently $1,019. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Saint Marys:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Oaks1BA/1BR$719
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$725
Foxwood ApartmentsA2$745
Goldbriar Chateau1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$750
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom$790
SunburstOne Bedroom$790
The Bridges1 Bedroom$800
Willow Bend1 Bedroom$810
Finn ApartmentsFinn - 1bed - classic$825
Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment HomesA1Uwv$835

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Saint Marys Apartments

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Saint Marys is $1,019.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Saint Marys Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Saint Marys is a 920 square feet unit starting from $875 at Willow Bend.

What is the average size for Saint Marys 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Saint Marys is currently 702 sq ft.

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