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Peppertree Apartments
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10821 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Holiday Illahee Hills

8308 Colby PkyUrbandale, IA 50322
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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. Residences at 62W in the Green Meadows West neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 934 square feet and currently listed start at $1,590. 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
Residences at 62WOakdale934 Sq Ft$1,590
The Allure at 1411 Bed 1 Bath C893 Sq Ft$1,050
Prairie Grass at WaukeeSunflower Vista857 Sq Ft$1,092
PointeWestA4R856 Sq Ft$1,328
Colonial VillagePlymouth850 Sq Ft$782
SaddleBrook ApartmentsC832 Sq Ft$1,260
92WestA1 - Classic830 Sq Ft$1,158
Kettlestone Peak ApartmentsEverest810 Sq Ft$995
Country Club Village ApartmentsHinsdale800 Sq Ft$835

Cheapest Available Urbandale 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 08, 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 Aspen Model at Plaza Manor starting at $659 in the Merle Hay neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Urbandale is currently $1,129. 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
Plaza ManorAspen$659
Colonial VillagePlymouth$782
Alice Place Senior Living1 Bedroom$800
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta$815
Windfield West1 Bedroom$830
Brick Towne at Waukee Central1 Bedroom Internet & Cable Included$875
Sun Prairie/Vista Court ApartmentsAA$875
Westpointe ApartmentsLincoln$894
Element at Valley WestA1 Classic$895

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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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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 $1,129.

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 696 sq ft.

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