1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Altoona, IA (27 Rentals)

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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 Bridlewood Apartments in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood and is 700 square feet priced from $909. Venbury Trail has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 648 square feet and currently listed start at $875. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Altoona:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom700 Sq Ft$909
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom648 Sq Ft$875
Spruce Pointea640 Sq Ft$925
Oakland Pointe Iaa640 Sq Ft$949
Broadway HeightsA1 - 60 - Income Restricted630 Sq Ft$950
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom625 Sq Ft$895
Blue Ridge CommonsApartment Style 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom609 Sq Ft$1,095

Cheapest Available Altoona 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 26, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Altoona, IA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $875 at Venbury Trail in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood. The second most affordable Altoona 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Prairie Woods Apartments starting at $895 in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Altoona is currently $1,173. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Altoona:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom$875
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom$895
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom$909
Spruce Pointea$925
Oakland Pointe Iaa$949
Broadway HeightsA1 - 60 - Income Restricted$950
Blue Ridge CommonsApartment Style 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,095

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Getting Around Altoona, IA

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35 / 100

Car-Dependent

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39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Altoona Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Altoona with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Altoona is at Venbury Trail listed at $875.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Altoona is $1,173.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Altoona is a 700 square feet unit starting from $909 at Bridlewood Apartments.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Altoona is currently 951 sq ft.

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