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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Park Studio Apartments | $771 | $575 | $900 |
| University Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,172 | $580 | $1,995 |
| University Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,130 | $611 | $2,668 |
| University Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,169 | $845 | $2,700 |
| University Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,239 | $1,188 | $1,291 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in University Park, IA is found at Plant 1 Lofts and is 995 square feet priced from $1,995. Ironwood in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 894 square feet and currently listed start at $1,142. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in University Park:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant 1 Lofts | A6 - Loft | 995 Sq Ft | $1,995 |
| Ironwood | 1x1 Elm | 894 Sq Ft | $1,142 |
| Ottumwa Heights Apartments | 1x1 | 750 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| Forge65 | A2 | 717 Sq Ft | $1,233 |
| Brickyard Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 700 Sq Ft | $1,050 |
| East Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 680 Sq Ft | $750 |
| Scotchview Manor Apartments | 1 BR - 30% Gross Income | 650 Sq Ft | $869 |
| Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+ | 1 BR 1 BA | 625 Sq Ft | $1,235 |
| Hotel Maytag Apartments | 1 bedroom A | 614 Sq Ft | $725 |
| 1833 Curtis Ave | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 543 Sq Ft | $700 |
As of March 23, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in University Park, IA is the 1 BR/ 1 BA Model starting from $700 at 1833 Curtis Ave . The second most affordable University Park 1 Bedroom is the 1 bedroom A Model at Hotel Maytag Apartments starting at $725 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in University Park is currently $1,172. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in University Park:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 1833 Curtis Ave | 1 BR/ 1 BA | $700 |
| Hotel Maytag Apartments | 1 bedroom A | $725 |
| Newton Park Apartments | 1BR - 30% Gross Income | $742 |
| East Park Apartments | One Bedroom | $750 |
| Prairie Village of Pella | A1 Classic | $775 |
| Scotchview Manor Apartments | 1 BR - 30% Gross Income | $923 |
| Lions Gate Apartments | 1/1 | $1,050 |
| Brickyard Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,050 |
| Ironwood | 1x1 Elm | $1,142 |
| Plant 1 Lofts | A2 | $1,150 |
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The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in University Park is $1,172.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in University Park is a 995 square feet unit starting from $1,995 at Plant 1 Lofts.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in University Park is currently 733 sq ft.
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