Apartments for Rent in the Altoona Meadows Neighborhood of Altoona, IA (77 Rentals)

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property at 203 3rd St SE
$1,050 - $1,850
2 Bedroom Rentals
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203 3rd St SE

AltoonaIA50009

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Prairie Woods Apartments
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$825 - $1,200

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Base Rent$825 - $1,200

Total Monthly Price$825 - $1,200
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Prairie Woods Apartments

4014 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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property at 3523 Brook Run Dr
$2,495
4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Rentals
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3523 Brook Run Dr

Des MoinesIA50317
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property at 3701 Brook Ridge Ct
$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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3701 Brook Ridge Ct

Des MoinesIA50317
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401 8th St SW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

401 8th St SW

401 8th St SWAltoona, IA 50009

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Venbury Villas
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Venbury Villas

521 Kelsey LnAltoona, IA 50009
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Meadow Villas
Studio Apartments

Meadow Villas

1650 28th Ave SWAltoona, IA 50009
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922 Robin Cir
Studio Apartments

922 Robin Cir

922 Robin CirAltoona, IA 50009
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Brook Run Parks
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brook Run Parks

3799 Village Run DrDes Moines, IA 50317

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Altoona Meadows, Altoona, IA

Ranked #2

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Altoona Meadows, Altoona, and the greater Des Moines area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with a son or daughter (or both!)? Amongst all of the submarkets in Altoona, Altoona Meadows has now become known as amongst the finest communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, and more.

Outdoors Rating

Love the outdoors? this part of town has established a name for itself as providing good access to parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This section of town is known as one of our favorite luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise pets? this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Altoona Meadows

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Altoona Meadows area of Altoona, IA?

As of today, September 04, 2026, there are currently 77 available Altoona Meadows apartments priced from $810 to $2,889, with an average monthly rent of $1,434.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Altoona Meadows Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Altoona Meadows ranges from $810 to $2,476 with an average monthly rent of $1,299.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Altoona Meadows cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Altoona Meadows range from $892 to $2,764. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,343.

How expensive are Altoona Meadows Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 26 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Altoona Meadows on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,150 to $2,889 - averaging $1,810 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

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Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.