Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alden, IA from $400 (21 Rentals)

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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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Furman Regency Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Furman Regency Court

3020 Regency CtAmes, IA 50010
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Woodland Park - Eldora
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Park - Eldora

2413 Edgington AveEldora, IA 50627
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2721 Luther Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2721 Luther Dr

2721 Luther DrAmes, IA 50010
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141 Campus Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

141 Campus Ave

141 Campus AveAmes, IA 50014

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Alden, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alden Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alden, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hubbard Maple Street Apartments priced from $450. Melrose Park Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hubbard Maple Street Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$450
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$705
Northridge Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$800
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$820
Praireview Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$846

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alden, IA and Nearby

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alden area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Pheasant Hollow Apartments in the starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Alden apartment is the 3 bedroom 2 Bath Model at Alpine Manor Apartments starting at $999 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alden apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pheasant Hollow Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.70
Alpine Manor Apartments3 bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.97
Somerset Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Northridge Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.89
Hyland Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.23
The Allure at Rivers Edge2 Bed/2bath2BR,2BA$1.23
Haven ApartmentsCotton1BR,1BA$1.33
Palisades1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Hubbard Maple Street Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$0.73
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Getting Around Alden, IA

Walk Score®

14 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alden Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alden Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alden Apartment is $450 at Hubbard Maple Street Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alden Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alden is starting from $800 at Northridge Apartments.

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