Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Altoona Meadows Neighborhood of Altoona, IA from $600 (20 Rentals)

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Spruce Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Pointe

1000 Adventureland DrAltoona, 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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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 $728. Prairie Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Altoona Meadows apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altoona TowersS1Studio,1BA$728
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Broadway Heights-DeactivatedA1 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$759
Bridlewood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Open Style2BR,1BA$845
Blue Ridge CommonsApartment Style- Studio1BR,1BA$859

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altoona Meadows, IA

As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Altoona Meadows area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Emory - Altoona in the in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,573. The second greatest value Altoona Meadows apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Ironwood Glen Townhomes starting at $1,650 with a $1.39 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.
The Emory - Altoona3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.27
Ironwood Glen Townhomes3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.39
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
Rock Creek Condos2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Ironwood1x1 Elm1BR,1BA$1.14
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$1.11
Adventureland Village2 Bedroom 1 Bath Full Remodel2BR,1BA$1.36
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20

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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 a cheap apartment in Altoona Meadows?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Altoona Meadows is under $1,004.

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 $750, while the average apartment in Altoona Meadows costs $1,415.

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 66 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 $608 which is $807 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Altoona Meadows.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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