1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Van Meter, IA (22 Rentals)

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224 Wilson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

224 Wilson St

224 Wilson StVan Meter, IA 50261

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Van Meter, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Van Meter and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Van Meter, IA is found at Autumn Ridge Apartments - Casual Spaces in the The Pinnacle neighborhood and is 845 square feet priced from $1,099. Lift at Jordan Creek has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 818 square feet and currently listed start at $999. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Van Meter:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Autumn Ridge Apartments - Casual SpacesA2845 Sq Ft$1,099
Lift at Jordan CreekAmplify818 Sq Ft$999
Fountain TerracePaola810 Sq Ft$1,215
Kettlestone Peak ApartmentsEverest810 Sq Ft$995
Cascades at Jordan CreekThe Napa With Detached Garage793 Sq Ft$1,270

Cheapest Available Van Meter and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 05, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Van Meter, IA is the 1x1 Model starting from $790 at Sugar Creek Senior Apartment Community in the Timberline Village neighborhood. The second most affordable Van Meter 1 Bedroom is the A1 Model at Bricks at Waukee East Apartments starting at $947 in the Glynn Village neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Van Meter is currently $1,182. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Van Meter:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Sugar Creek Senior Apartment Community1x1$790
Bricks at Waukee East ApartmentsA1$947
Brick Towne at Waukee Central1 Bedroom Internet & Cable Included$950
Kettlestone Peak ApartmentsEverest$995
The Winhall of Williams PointeA1$998

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Getting Around Van Meter, IA

Walk Score®

13 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

23 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Van Meter Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Van Meter with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Van Meter is at Sugar Creek Senior Apartment Community listed at $790.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Van Meter is $1,182.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Van Meter Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Van Meter is a 845 square feet unit starting from $1,099 at Autumn Ridge Apartments - Casual Spaces.

What is the average size for Van Meter 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Van Meter is currently 744 sq ft.

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