Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Altoona Meadows Neighborhood of Altoona, IA from $681 (39 Rentals)

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$1,075 - $1,749
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203 3rd St SE

AltoonaIA50009
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$1,400
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1504 6th Ave SE

AltoonaIA50009
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Altoona Towers
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Altoona Towers

1414-1616 Adventureland DrAltoona, IA 50009
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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
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Redwood Altoona
2 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Altoona

437 Elgin Ln NWAltoona, IA 50009
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Prairie Woods Apartments
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$835 - $1,200

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Prairie Woods Apartments

4014 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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$1,400
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3701 Brook Ridge Ct

Des MoinesIA50317
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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
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Grandview Meadows
3 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Meadows

4252 Morton AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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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 Studio unit found at Altoona Towers priced from $799. Prairie Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $905. Here are the most affordable Altoona Meadows apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altoona TowersS1Studio, 1BA$799
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$905
Bridlewood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Open Style2BR, 1BA$915
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR, 1BA$937
Venbury Trail2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$950
Oakland Pointe1 Bed A1BR, 1BA$965
Golfview CondosVista1BR, 1BA$1,006
Capitol Grove ApartmentsA21BR, 1BA$1,065
Blue Ridge CommonsApartment Style 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1,080

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altoona Meadows, IA

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altoona Meadows area is the $0.96 price per square foot D1 - 60 - Income Restricted Model at Hawthorne Pointe in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,421. The second greatest value Altoona Meadows apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Ironwood Glen Townhomes in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting at $1,695 with a $1.43 price per square foot. 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.
Hawthorne PointeD1 - 60 - Income Restricted4BR, 2BA$0.96
Ironwood Glen Townhomes3BR/2.0BA3BR, 2BA$1.43
Rock Creek Condos2 Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1.21
4434 Honey Bee Rdg, Unit Apartment4434 Honey Bee Rdg1BR, 1BA$1.11
Ironwood1x1 Elm1BR, 1BA$1.32
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.06
Venbury Trail2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.22
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR, 1BA$1.21
The Emory - Altoona1BR Saxon1BR, 1BA$1.48
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.31

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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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Altoona Meadows Apartment is $915 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 Golfview Condos and starts from $1,350.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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