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Peppertree Apartments
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Peppertree Apartments

10821 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Cross Creek
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Cross Creek

8714 Meredith DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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Holiday Illahee Hills

8308 Colby PkyUrbandale, IA 50322
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Walnut Grove
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Walnut Grove

4449 156th StUrbandale, IA 50323

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Urbandale, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Urbandale 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Urbandale, IA is found at Sierra Pointe Apartments in the Sun Prairie neighborhood and is 1,010 square feet priced from $1,450. Mansions at Hemingway in the Green Meadows West neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 975 square feet and currently listed start at $1,275. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Urbandale:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Sierra Pointe ApartmentsBradford1,010 Sq Ft$1,450
Mansions at HemingwayAshley975 Sq Ft$1,275
Residences at 62WOakdale934 Sq Ft$1,590
Providence Pointe1AD 894 sf894 Sq Ft$1,199
The Allure at 1411 Bed 1 Bath C893 Sq Ft$1,050
Colonial VillagePlymouth850 Sq Ft$829
CadenceA8840 Sq Ft$1,538
SaddleBrook ApartmentsC832 Sq Ft$1,160
92WestA1 - Classic830 Sq Ft$1,050
The Reserve at Destination PointeOne Bedroom738 Sq Ft$1,085

Cheapest Available Urbandale 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 18, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Urbandale, IA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $548 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I in the Green Meadows West neighborhood. The second most affordable Urbandale 1 Bedroom is the Tawny Model at The Flats Apartments starting at $742 in the Golf & Country Club neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Urbandale is currently $1,042. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Urbandale:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom$548
The Flats ApartmentsTawny$742
Bristol RidgeA2$743
Alice Place Senior Living1 Bedroom$800
Element at Valley WestA1 Classic$813
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta$815
Sun Prairie & Vista Court9012aa-5_aa-51Bedroom1Bath_640$818
Franklin Court Apartments1 Bedroom COZY COTTAGE$825
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA$825
Colonial VillagePlymouth$829

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Getting Around Urbandale, IA

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Urbandale Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Urbandale with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Urbandale is at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I listed at $548.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Urbandale is $1,042.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Urbandale Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Urbandale is a 1,010 square feet unit starting from $1,450 at Sierra Pointe Apartments.

What is the average size for Urbandale 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Urbandale is currently 724 sq ft.

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