1 bedroom homes for sale in Polk County, IA

view of front of house featuring an outbuilding, fence, a garage, and driveway

unfurnished living room featuring visible vents, baseboards, and ceiling fan

kitchen with a sink, black appliances, a textured ceiling, dark countertops, and a textured wall

12 hours on Rocket3D tour

$1,424 Closing Credit¹

$119,900

1 bed • 1 bath • 582 sqft

116 Hillside Ave, Des Moines IA 50315

#713237, Mitch Coluzzi, Listing Office: Real Broker, LLC

unfurnished room featuring visible vents, baseboards, a healthy amount of sunlight, and light wood-style flooring

17 hours on Rocket

$1,484 Closing Credit¹

$125,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 680 sqft

4040 1st St, Des Moines IA 50313

#713396, Ann Holtz, Listing Office: RE/MAX Concepts

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living room featuring recessed lighting, expansive windows, a view of city, and light colored carpet

kitchen featuring decorative columns, light stone counters, decorative backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a sink

18 hours on Rocket

$2,363 Closing Credit¹

$199,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 938 sqft

3663 Grand Ave Unit 1005, Des Moines IA 50312

#713393, Ann Conover, Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty GDM

living room featuring visible vents, a view of city, concrete flooring, and ceiling fan

6 days on Rocket

$3,799 Closing Credit¹

$319,900

1 bed • 1.5 baths • 1,113 sqft

120 SW 5th St Unit 602, Des Moines IA 50309

#713076, Maggie Martin, Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty GDM

view of building exterior featuring a view of city

$1,958 Closing Credit¹

$164,900

1 bed • 1 bath • 865 sqft

400 Walnut St Unit 1002, Des Moines IA 50309

#712847, David Rodriguez, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision

living room with dark wood-style floors, a textured ceiling, rail lighting, and baseboards

kitchen featuring stainless steel fridge, dishwasher, light stone countertops, dark brown cabinets, and a sink

$2,197 Closing Credit¹

$185,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 750 sqft

300 Walnut St Unit 2005, Des Moines IA 50309

#712452, RICK WANAMAKER, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

living area featuring baseboards, a glass covered fireplace, and dark wood-style flooring

living area with a textured ceiling, a ceiling fan, baseboards, and wood finished floors

$2,611 Closing Credit¹

$219,900

1 bed • 1.5 baths • 1,373 sqft

1400 S 52nd St Unit 14, West Des Moines IA 50265

#712281, Cindy Metge, Listing Office: LPT Realty, LLC

Room to negotiate?

Median Sold Price

$293.9K

Avg. Sale Time

66 Days

Based on our February 2025 Market Report.

empty room with electric panel, baseboards, light wood-style flooring, a textured ceiling, and a baseboard heating unit

unfurnished bedroom featuring light wood-style floors, baseboards, a ceiling fan, and ensuite bathroom

$2,078 Closing Credit¹

$175,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 960 sqft

435 NW 49th Pl, Des Moines IA 50313

#712182, Corona, Sergio, Listing Office: EXP Realty, LLC

view of front facade with cooling unit and a garage

dining room featuring dark hardwood / wood-style flooring, ceiling fan, and a textured ceiling

living room featuring dark hardwood / wood-style flooring and a textured ceiling

$1,483 Closing Credit¹

$124,900

1 bed • 1 bath • 750 sqft

301 SE Delaware Ave Unit 207, Ankeny IA 50021

#711942, Jeff Horner, Listing Office: Gillum Group Real Estate LLC

3350 SE 82nd St, Runnells IA, 50237 land for sale

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$1,250,000

Land • 2.87 Acres

3350 SE 82nd St, Runnells IA 50237

#711583, Norm Olson, Listing Office: RE/MAX Concepts

$1,780 Closing Credit¹

$149,900

1 bed • 1 bath • 745 sqft

1020 Bundy St, Des Moines IA 50315

#711328, Marce Peters, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision

view of front of property featuring a garage and a front yard

living room with light carpet, a wealth of natural light, and ceiling fan

living room featuring ceiling fan, light colored carpet, and a textured ceiling

$1,543 Closing Credit¹

$129,900

1 bed • 1 bath • 750 sqft

411 SE Delaware Ave Unit 107, Ankeny IA 50021

#711231, Sue Mears, Listing Office: LPT Realty, LLC

multi unit property featuring a garage, a balcony, a front yard, and central AC unit

spare room featuring ceiling fan, carpet flooring, and rail lighting

kitchen featuring appliances with stainless steel finishes, hanging light fixtures, a center island, electric panel, and a textured ceiling

$1,686 Closing Credit¹

$142,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 811 sqft

1805 SW White Birch Cir Unit 11, Ankeny IA 50023

#711113, Blake Butters, Listing Office: Platinum Realty LLC

entrance foyer featuring dark hardwood / wood-style flooring

kitchen featuring hardwood / wood-style flooring, white appliances, and sink

$1,722 Closing Credit¹

$145,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 616 sqft

2722 Chicago Ave, Des Moines IA 50317

#710654, Joanne May, Listing Office: RE/MAX Revolution

kitchen with white cabinetry, appliances with stainless steel finishes, a kitchen breakfast bar, and backsplash

$2,078 Closing Credit¹

$175,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 865 sqft

400 Walnut St Unit 602, Des Moines IA 50309

#710888, Marc Olson, Listing Office: Re/max Concepts-Nevada

$1,722 Closing Credit¹

$145,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 600 sqft

1235 E 36th Ct, Des Moines IA 50317

#710691, Kathy Kidd, Listing Office: RE/MAX Results

back of property with a wooden deck and a lawn

view of front of property with a front yard

$1,661 Closing Credit¹

$139,900

1 bed • 1 bath • 612 sqft

21 E Mckinley Ave, Des Moines IA 50315

#710585, Jenifer Brown, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Ankeny

$4,097 Closing Credit¹

$345,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 1,039 sqft

120 SW 5th St Unit 604, Des Moines IA 50309

#710531, Weigel, Jennifer, Listing Office: Nerem & Assoc.,

kitchen featuring sink, a kitchen bar, kitchen peninsula, backsplash, and black appliances

kitchen featuring sink, a kitchen bar, tasteful backsplash, track lighting, and stainless steel refrigerator

$2,136 Closing Credit¹

$179,900

1 bed • 1 bath • 813 sqft

112 11th St Unit 504, Des Moines IA 50309

#710281, Connie Nanninga, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision

$3,264 Closing Credit¹

$274,900

1 bed • 1 bath • 930 sqft

1310 Murphy St Unit 1308, Des Moines IA 50309

#710272, B.J. KNAPP, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

carpeted living room featuring a textured ceiling and an inviting chandelier

$2,316 Closing Credit¹

$195,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 795 sqft

300 Walnut St Unit 410, Des Moines IA 50309

#709933, Dale Engelken, Listing Office: United Real Estate Profess

$2,196 Closing Credit¹

$184,900

1 bed • 1 bath • 893 sqft

400 E Locust St Unit 209, Des Moines IA 50309

#710098, HOLLY CRAIGER, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Beaverdale

unfurnished room featuring light wood-type flooring, plenty of natural light, and ceiling fan

empty room featuring ceiling fan and light hardwood / wood-style floors

$830 Closing Credit¹

$69,900

1 bed • 1 bath • 909 sqft

4000 University Ave Unit 4, Des Moines IA 50311

#709930, Brennan, Jennita, Listing Office: United Real Estate Profess

living room with ceiling fan and light wood-type flooring

living room featuring hardwood / wood-style floors and ceiling fan

kitchen featuring dishwasher, sink, ceiling fan, and light tile patterned flooring

$2,043 Closing Credit¹

$172,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 679 sqft

309 E 5th St Unit 309, Des Moines IA 50309

#709663, Heather Knittel, Listing Office: RE/MAX REC

$7,066 Closing Credit¹

$595,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 1,905 sqft

300 Walnut St Unit 2503, Des Moines IA 50309

#709295, RICK WANAMAKER, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

kitchen featuring sink, light hardwood / wood-style floors, light brown cabinets, and white appliances

kitchen featuring light hardwood / wood-style floors, sink, white appliances, high vaulted ceiling, and light brown cabinetry

$2,043 Closing Credit¹

$172,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 965 sqft

400 E Locust St Unit 211, Des Moines IA 50309

#709036, Brandy Maier, Listing Office: Shattered Glass Development

kitchen with white cabinets, light stone counters, sink, and appliances with stainless steel finishes

$3,205 Closing Credit¹

$269,900

1 bed • 1 bath • 925 sqft

400 Walnut St Unit 1203, Des Moines IA 50309

#708828, Timothy Schutte, Listing Office: EXIT Realty Capital City

view of front of home featuring a front yard

foyer featuring light wood-type flooring

unfurnished room featuring light hardwood / wood-style floors

$1,544 Closing Credit¹

$130,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 620 sqft

2742 Hickman Rd, Des Moines IA 50310

#708198, Samuel Brant, Listing Office: RE/MAX Real Estate Center

$1,995 Closing Credit¹

$168,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 925 sqft

400 Walnut St Unit 1103, Des Moines IA 50309

#707752, Matt Mauro, Listing Office: RE/MAX Concepts

corridor featuring dark wood-type flooring

kitchen with sink, dishwasher, white cabinets, stainless steel electric range oven, and decorative light fixtures

$2,611 Closing Credit¹

$219,900

1 bed • 1 bath • 758 sqft

400 SW 7th St Unit 207, Des Moines IA 50309

#706223, Megan Hill Mitchum, Listing Office: Century 21 Signature

$1,781 Closing Credit¹

$150,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 790 sqft

3031 Grand Ave Unit 218, Des Moines IA 50312

#706254, Chris Kew, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision

dining space with a view of city, concrete floors, and rail lighting

living room with concrete flooring, beam ceiling, rail lighting, a glass covered fireplace, and ornate columns

$4,097 Closing Credit¹

$345,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 1,684 sqft

112 11th St Unit 402, Des Moines IA 50309

#706204, Darla Willett-Rohrssen, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

bedroom with hardwood / wood-style flooring

$2,077 Closing Credit¹

$174,900

1 bed • 1 bath • 805 sqft

400 E Locust St Unit 302, Des Moines IA 50309

#705564, Bo Cosens, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision

tudor house featuring a garage and a front lawn

$1,888 Closing Credit¹

$159,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 1,005 sqft

2880 Grand Ave Unit 108, Des Moines IA 50312

#704482, Marce Peters, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision

view of side of home with brick siding and central AC unit

back of property featuring a yard, brick siding, and central AC

$1,069 Closing Credit¹

$90,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 702 sqft

5312 Ingersoll Ave Unit 8, Des Moines IA 50312

#702891, Selma Efendic, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision

$2,719 Closing Credit¹

$229,000

1 bed • 1 bath • 1,053 sqft

120 SW 5th St Unit 301, Des Moines IA 50309

#698362, Carin Birt, Listing Office: BHHS First Realty Westown

living area with concrete flooring, a barn door, a towering ceiling, visible vents, and stairway

$1,780 Closing Credit¹

$149,900

1 bed • 1 bath • 813 sqft

112 11th St Unit 102, Des Moines IA 50309

#697624, B.J. KNAPP, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

$3,680 Closing Credit¹

$309,900

1 bed • 1 bath • 1,684 sqft

112 11th St Unit 302, Des Moines IA 50309

#693466, Megan Hill Mitchum, Listing Office: Century 21 Signature

kitchen featuring gray cabinetry, sink, backsplash, a kitchen island with sink, and appliances with stainless steel finishes

kitchen featuring a center island with sink, sink, appliances with stainless steel finishes, and a high ceiling

kitchen featuring dark wood-type flooring, sink, dishwasher, hanging light fixtures, and an island with sink

$2,820 Closing Credit¹

$237,500

1 bed • 1 bath • 890 sqft

400 SW 7th St Unit 304, Des Moines IA 50309

#687481, Patrick Elbert, Listing Office: Realty ONE Group Impact

$1,188 Closing Credit¹

$100,000

1 bed • 1,082 sqft

2202 SE 7th St, Des Moines IA 50315

#678727, SCOTT STEELMAN, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Polk County, IA Real Estate Market Overview

Browse 40 1 bedroom homes for sale in Polk County, IA. View properties, photos, nearby real estate with school and housing market information. Between January 2025 and February 2025, Polk County, IA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 1.6%. The median list price of listings available in February 2025 was $293,905, while the average time on the real estate market was 66 days. Polk County, IA housing market in February 2025 saw over 48 listings sold above listed price, more than 95 sold at listed price and over 239 sold below.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data

Schools near Polk County, IA

Elementary Schools

Cornell Elementary
5817 NE 3rd St
Public District PK-4
Willowbrook Elementary
300 17th Ave SW
Public District PK-5
South Prairie Elementary School
500 S James St
Public District KG-4

Middle Schools

Hiatt Middle School
1430 E University Ave
Public District 6-8
Southeast Polk Junior High
8325 NE University Ave
Public District 7-8
Carlisle Middle School
325 Scotch Ridge Rd
Public District 6-8

High Schools

Hoover High School
4800 Aurora Ave
Public District 9-12
Urbandale High School
7111 Aurora Ave
Public District 9-12
Ankeny Centennial High School
2220 NW State St
Public District 10-12

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