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601 W 2ND ST, Unit A

601 W 2ND ST
AltaIA51002

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rolfe 20-Unit1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$495
WinnaVegas VillasEfficiencyStudio,1BA$660
Woodland Park - Manson1 BR1BR,1BA$725
Seneca Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Lewis Hotel ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lincoln Woods3 Bedroom Updated3BR,1BA$1.04
Woodland Hills2 Bed, 2 Bath - Alderwood2BR,2BA$1.28
Ridge OaksEvergreen2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Fair View by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$1.00
Country Club Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.27
301 Buena Vista Street, Unit 2301 Buena Vista Street2BR,1BA$1.20
Cypress Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
Cypress Pointe Emmetsburg2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Park View Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.26
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alta

What type of rentals are currently available in Alta?

There are currently 53 Apartments for Rent in Alta, IA with pricing that ranges from $660 to $1,970. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alta ranging from $560 to $3,595.

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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Alta ranges from $560 to $3,595 with an average monthly rent of $1,351.

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