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Highlights

  • Private balcony
  • Off-street parking
  • Generous closet space
  • Smoke-free
  • Spacious apartment
  • Easy interstate access

Location

35 N 1st St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503, USA
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Management

Pillar Property Management, LLC

Leasing office

(712) 796-3271

Property Overview

The Uptowner offers a strong overall value with a high expert rating, competitive pricing, excellent amenities, and a convenient location. Notable features include a private balcony, off-street parking, generous closet space, a smoke-free setting, spacious apartments, and easy interstate access, while the nearby grocery store is about 3.2 miles away.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, The Uptowner is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Uptowner has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath544 sqft$800 /mo1 unit availableEnjoy downtown living just steps from the 100 Block! This spacious apartment at 35 N 1st St offers generous closet space, a private balcony with plenty of room for your favorite patio furniture, and the convenience of off-street parking. The building features secured entry and on-site coin-operated laundry. With local restaurants, shops, nightlife, and entertainment just a short walk away, you'll have some of the best of downtown Council Bluffs right outside your door. Easy interstate access makes getting around town just as convenient. A comfortable place to call home in a location that's hard to beat! •Rent: $800/month •Utilities: Electric, Gas, Water and Sanitation reimbursed to Landlord. •12-month lease required •Smoke-free | No pets allowed. Call 712-796-3271 to schedule a showing or visit pillarpropmgmt. com to apply online. (Minimum 600 credit score required, monthly income must be 3x rent, no evictions or felonies)

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Amenities for The Uptowner

Apartment Amenities

No Utilities Included

Appliances

MicrowaveOver the Range Microwave
RangeRefrigerator
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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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Property details

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About The Uptowner

HomeApartments in Council Bluffs The Uptowner

Enjoy downtown living just steps from the 100 Block! This spacious apartment at 35 N 1st St offers generous closet space, a private balcony with plenty of room for your favorite patio furniture, and the convenience of off-street parking. The building features secured entry and on-site coin-operated laundry. With local restaurants, shops, nightlife, and entertainment just a short walk away, you'll have some of the best of downtown Council Bluffs right outside your door. Easy interstate access makes getting around town just as convenient. A comfortable place to call home in a location that's hard to beat! •Rent: $800/month •Utilities: Electric, Gas, Water and Sanitation reimbursed to Landlord. •12-month lease required •Smoke-free | No pets allowed. Call 712-796-3271 to schedule a showing or visit pillarpropmgmt. com to apply online. (Minimum 600 credit score required, monthly income must be 3x rent, no evictions or felonies)


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, The Uptowner is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Uptowner has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Uptowner
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Uptowner offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Uptowner goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including no utilities included. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Uptowner receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Uptowner is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While The Uptowner does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

The Uptowner is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • The area has transit options

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The Uptowner compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.9 miles away

Considerations

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Rent trends in Council Bluffs

1-bedroom apartments at The Uptowner cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Council Bluffs.

Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Council Bluffs
A table of studio rental data trends in Council Bluffs
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$945
December 2024$1,002
January 2025$716
February 2025$691
March 2025$713
April 2025$795
May 2025$766
June 2025$725
July 2025$754
August 2025$867
September 2025$974
October 2025$1,020
November 2025$1,020
December 2025$848
January 2026$729
February 2026$695
March 2026$682
April 2026$662
May 2026$675
June 2026$675
July 2026$677
August 2026$675
September 2026$696
October 2026$716
November 2026$750

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 35 N 1st St?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$32,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $32,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $800.
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Schools near The Uptowner

Hoover Elementary School

1205 north broadway

council bluffs, IA, 51503

PK, K-5Public
B-

Gifford Park Elementary School

717 n 32nd st

omaha, NE, 68131

PK, K-6Public
C

Early Learning Pk Center at Kennedy

3200 north 30th st

omaha, NE, 68111

PKPublic

Beals Elementary School

1720 s 48th st

omaha, NE, 68106

PK, K-6Public
C

Early Learning Center (0-3) at Gateway

5810 s 42nd st

omaha, NE, 68107

PKPublic
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Getting around Council Bluffs near 35 N 1st St

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Points of interest for 35 N 1st St, Council Bluffs

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

7/10
Variety of bars within walking distance

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