1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Altoona, IA (32 Rentals)

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401 8th St SW
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401 8th St SW

401 8th St SWAltoona, IA 50009
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Oakland Pointe
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Oakland Pointe

615-619 17th Ave NWAltoona, IA 50009
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Spruce Pointe
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Spruce Pointe

1000 Adventureland DrAltoona, IA 50009
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Altoona Towers
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Altoona Towers

1414-1616 Adventureland DrAltoona, IA 50009
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Prairie Woods Apartments
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$805 - $855
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Prairie Woods Apartments

4014 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Cypress II
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Cypress II

4214 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Altoona, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Altoona 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Altoona, IA is found at Ironwood in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood and is 894 square feet priced from $1,174. Rising Ridge Apartments in the Golf View Heights neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 763 square feet and currently listed start at $1,085. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Altoona:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Ironwood1x1 Elm894 Sq Ft$1,174
Rising Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom763 Sq Ft$1,085
The Emory - Altoona1 Bedroom Suite758 Sq Ft$1,252
Altoona Towers1X1752 Sq Ft$1,222
Forge65A2717 Sq Ft$1,099
Center Place Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath655 Sq Ft$1,100
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom648 Sq Ft$875
Oakland Pointe1 Bed A640 Sq Ft$903
Capitol Grove ApartmentsA2630 Sq Ft$976
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom625 Sq Ft$805

Cheapest Available Altoona 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 16, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Altoona, IA is the A1 - 40 - Income Restricted Model starting from $759 at Broadway Heights in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. The second most affordable Altoona 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Prairie Woods Apartments starting at $805 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Altoona is currently $1,137. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Altoona:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Broadway HeightsA1 - 40 - Income Restricted$759
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom$805
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom$875
Golfview CondosVista$925
Altoona Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath Partial Remodel$960
Oakland Pointe1 Bed A$967
Capitol Grove ApartmentsA2$976
Rising Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,085
Forge65A2$1,099

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Altoona Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Altoona Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Altoona is $1,137.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Altoona Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Altoona is a 894 square feet unit starting from $1,174 at Ironwood.

What is the average size for Altoona 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Altoona is currently 940 sq ft.

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