Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Altoona Meadows Neighborhood of Altoona, IA from $600 (32 Rentals)

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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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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 1 Bed unit found at Prairie Woods Apartments priced from $855. Golfview Condos has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Altoona Meadows apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$855
Golfview CondosVista1BR,1BA$925
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$948
Bridlewood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Open Style2BR,1BA$949
Venbury Trail2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,1BA$950
Oakland Pointe2 Bed F12BR,1BA$997
Altoona Park Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1,025
Capitol Grove ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,065
Altoona TowersS4Studio,1BA$1,075
Center Place Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altoona Meadows, IA

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altoona Meadows area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2x2 Birch Model at Ironwood in the in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Altoona Meadows apartment is the 3BR/2BA Model at Altoona Park Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.05 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.
Ironwood2x2 Birch2BR,2BA$1.17
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
Blue Ridge CommonsTownhome Style 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Bridlewood ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.25
Kadin TrailVilla3BR,1BA$1.20
Centennial Place Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.21
Rock Creek Condos2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
Venbury Trail2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,1BA$1.19
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$1.25
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Altoona Meadows, Altoona, IA

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

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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 price of a cheap apartment in Altoona Meadows?

The cheapest apartment in Altoona Meadows is Prairie Woods Apartments which is listed at $855, while the average apartment in Altoona Meadows costs $1,657.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Altoona Meadows?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Altoona Meadows that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Altoona Meadows?

Cheap apartments in Altoona Meadows have an average cost of $127 which is $1,530 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Altoona Meadows.

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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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.