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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 $1,154. The Emory - Altoona in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 758 square feet and currently listed start at $1,267. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Altoona:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Ironwood1x1 Elm894 Sq Ft$1,154
The Emory - Altoona1 Bedroom Suite758 Sq Ft$1,267
Altoona Towersat2752 Sq Ft$1,365
Blue Ridge CommonsApartment Style 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Accessible726 Sq Ft$1,095
Forge65A2717 Sq Ft$1,250
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom700 Sq Ft$909
Spruce Pointea640 Sq Ft$1,006
Oakland Pointe Iaa640 Sq Ft$976
Broadway HeightsA1 - 60 - Income Restricted630 Sq Ft$950
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom625 Sq Ft$855

Cheapest Available Altoona 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 11, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Altoona, IA is the One Bedroom Model starting from $855 at Prairie Woods Apartments in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. The second most affordable Altoona 1 Bedroom is the Apartment Style- Studio Model at Blue Ridge Commons starting at $875 in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Altoona is currently $1,249. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Altoona:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom$855
Blue Ridge CommonsApartment Style- Studio$875
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom$909
Broadway HeightsA1 - 60 - Income Restricted$950
Oakland Pointe Ia$976
Spruce Pointea$1,006
Ironwood1x1 Elm$1,154
Forge65A2$1,250
The Emory - Altoona1 Bedroom Standard$1,267
Altoona Towersat2$1,365

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39 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $1,249.

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 $1,154 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 791 sq ft.

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