1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Saint Marys, IA (38 Rentals)

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Indianola Park 1
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Indianola Park 1

902 N 14th StIndianola, IA 50125
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The Bridges
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Bridges

1111 N 8th AveWinterset, IA 50273
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Stanton Apartments
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Stanton Apartments

2200 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Southridge Senior Lofts
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Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Flats on 5th
1 Bedroom Apartments

Flats on 5th

7109 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Williams Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Williams Terrace

1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125
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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 801 square feet priced from $895. 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 $1,134. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Saint Marys:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Willow Bend2 Bedroom801 Sq Ft$895
Strathmore Apartment HomesOne Bedroom740 Sq Ft$1,134
Flats on 5thHayes 1.1A 60%725 Sq Ft$1,203
Park Avenue by BroadmoorRockefeller720 Sq Ft$995
MelbourneA6 - 60 - Income Restricted668 Sq Ft$940
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom650 Sq Ft$650
Legacy Landing ApartmentsA2626 Sq Ft$1,169
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom626 Sq Ft$850
Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+1 BR 1 BA625 Sq Ft$1,235
Cedarbrooke PlaceA3625 Sq Ft$1,068

Cheapest Available Saint Marys and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 10, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Saint Marys, IA is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model starting from $650 at Valley Acres Apartments in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. The second most affordable Saint Marys 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at The Ridges starting at $740 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Saint Marys is currently $1,097. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Saint Marys:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$650
The Ridges1 Bedroom$740
The Hampton Meadows1 Bedroom$750
Wakonda Village Apartments and ManorA2wv_MANOR$795
Fort Des Moines1-Bedroom$850
The Oaks1/1 Renovated$875
Willow Bend2 Bedroom$895
SomersetA1$912
MelbourneA6 - 60 - Income Restricted$940
Park Avenue by BroadmoorApollo$980

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Saint Marys Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Saint Marys with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Saint Marys is at Valley Acres Apartments listed at $650.

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 $1,097.

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 801 square feet unit starting from $895 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 650 sq ft.

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