
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alta, IA from $660 (48 Rentals)
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601 W 2ND ST, Unit A

509 West 1st Street, Unit 1

WinnaVegas Villas

Park View Apartments

Woodland Park - Manson

Tallgrass Village

Valley Park Apartments

District 42 Apartments & Townhomes
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Lewis Hotel Apartments

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Fair View by Kading

Chambers

Deer Creek Apartments

The Shores at Spirit Lake

635 8th Ave SW

1801 19th St
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Cypress Pointe Apartments

Cypress Pointe Emmetsburg

East Edge Apartments

Indian Hills

Glen Oaks by Broadmoor

Urbane 1220

Country Club Apartments

Ridge Oaks

Barrington Park by Broadmoor
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Avenue East

Willow Creek Place

Dodecagon Plaza

Rolfe 20-Unit

156 Elm St

515 Mamie Eisenhower Ave

505 1/2 11th St

700 Central Ave

Woodland Park - Holstein
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334 Center St

Fonda Apartments

1109 Central Ave

721 Westridge Rd

Seneca Place Apartments

Le Mars Estates

1425 4th Ave N

2801 1st Ave

2709 1st Ave
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314 Warford St

3305 5th St

1601 S Alice St
Alta, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alta?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Studio Apartments | $911 | $660 | $1,330 |
| Alta 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,093 | $725 | $1,835 |
| Alta 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,315 | $775 | $1,895 |
| Alta 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $1,125 | $1,970 |
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Cheapest Available Alta Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Alta, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Rolfe 20-Unit priced from $495. WinnaVegas Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $660. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alta apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolfe 20-Unit | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $495 |
| WinnaVegas Villas | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $660 |
| Woodland Park - Manson | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Seneca Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Lewis Hotel Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Fair View by Kading | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
| Park View Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Shores at Spirit Lake | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $880 |
| 635 8th Ave SW | ONE BED ROOM APARTMENT | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta, IA and Nearby
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alta area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Updated Model at Lincoln Woods in the starting from $1,245. The second greatest value Alta apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath - Alderwood Model at Woodland Hills starting at $1,395 with a $1.28 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Alta apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Woods | 3 Bedroom Updated | 3BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Woodland Hills | 2 Bed, 2 Bath - Alderwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Ridge Oaks | Evergreen | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Fair View by Kading | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Country Club Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 301 Buena Vista Street, Unit 2 | 301 Buena Vista Street | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Cypress Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Cypress Pointe Emmetsburg | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Park View Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Rolfe 20-Unit | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alta Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alta?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alta is at WinnaVegas Villas listed at $660.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alta Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alta Apartment is $495 at Rolfe 20-Unit.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alta Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alta is starting from $595 at Rolfe 20-Unit.
What is the most affordable Alta Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Alta Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Seneca Place Apartments and starts from $975.
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