
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Altoona, IA from $600 (21 Rentals)
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Altoona, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Altoona?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Altoona Studio Apartments | $1,011 | $728 | $1,476 |
Cheap Altoona 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,292 | $825 | $2,160 |
Cheap Altoona 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,401 | $845 | $2,514 |
Cheap Altoona 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $863 | $3,051 |
Cheap Altoona 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $1,421 | $2,387 |
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Cheapest Available Altoona Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Altoona, IA is a Studio unit found at Oakland Pointe in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood priced from $728. Bridlewood Apartments in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Altoona apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oakland Pointe | OX1 | Studio,1BA | $728 |
Bridlewood Apartments | Two Bedroom Open Style | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
Prairie Woods Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
Altoona Towers | S1 | Studio,1BA | $858 |
Broadway Heights | C1 - 40 - Income Restricted | 3BR,2BA | $863 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altoona, IA
As of August 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Altoona area is the $1.05 price per square foot D1 - 40 - Income Restricted Model at Hawthorne Pointe in the in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,421. The second greatest value Altoona apartment is the Haven Model at Golfview Condos starting at $1,385 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Altoona apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hawthorne Pointe | D1 - 40 - Income Restricted | 4BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Golfview Condos | Haven | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Altoona Park Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Rock Creek Condos | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Rising Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Ironwood | 1x1 Elm | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Venbury Trail | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
Centennial Place Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Bridlewood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Prairie Woods Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Getting Around Altoona, IA
Walk Score®
35 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
39 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Altoona Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Altoona?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Altoona is at Oakland Pointe listed at $728.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Altoona Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Altoona Apartment is $805 at Prairie Woods Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Altoona Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Altoona is starting from $845 at Bridlewood Apartments.
What is the most affordable Altoona Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Altoona Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Broadway Heights and starts from $863.
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