Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Altoona Meadows Neighborhood of Altoona, IA from $600 (37 Rentals)

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Spruce Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Pointe

1000 Adventureland DrAltoona, IA 50009
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Oakland Pointe
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland Pointe

615-619 17th Ave NWAltoona, IA 50009
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Barclay
2 Bedroom Apartments

Barclay

2311 Ironwood Dr SWAltoona, IA 50009
property at 1062 10th Ave NW

$1,400

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1062 10th Ave NW

AltoonaIA50009
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Prairie Woods Apartments
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$825 - $1,200
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Prairie Woods Apartments

4014 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Cypress II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress II

4214 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317

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Forest & Fields
3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest & Fields

4605 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317

Altoona Meadows, Altoona, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Altoona Meadows Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Altoona Meadows area of Des Moines, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Prairie Woods Apartments priced from $905. Adventureland Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $910. Here are the most affordable Altoona Meadows apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$905
Adventureland VillageStudio Full RemodelStudio,1BA$910
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$951
Oakland Pointe1 Bed A1BR,1BA$971
Altoona TowersS3Studio,1BA$1,007
Altoona Park Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1,025
Golfview CondosVista1BR,1BA$1,050
Capitol Grove ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,065

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altoona Meadows, IA

As of August 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altoona Meadows area is the $1.51 price per square foot Meadowood Model at Redwood Altoona in the in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $2,005. The second greatest value Altoona Meadows apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome in Altoona Model at Ironwood Glen Townhomes starting at $1,695 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Altoona Meadows apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood AltoonaMeadowood2BR,2BA$1.51
Ironwood Glen Townhomes3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome in Altoona3BR,2BA$1.43
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
Centennial Place Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.21
4434 Honey Bee Rdg, Unit Apartment4434 Honey Bee Rdg1BR,1BA$1.11
Ironwood1x1 Elm1BR,1BA$1.42
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$1.19
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Oakland Pointe1 Bed AM1BR,1BA$1.53

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Altoona Meadows, Altoona, IA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Altoona Meadows, Altoona, and the greater Des Moines area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Altoona Meadows Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Altoona Meadows?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Altoona Meadows is at Adventureland Village listed at $910.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Altoona Meadows Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Altoona Meadows Apartment is $949 at Bridlewood Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Altoona Meadows is starting from $905 at Prairie Woods Apartments.

What is the most affordable Altoona Meadows Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Altoona Meadows Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Altoona Park Apartments and starts from $1,150.

Expert Rental Resources

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