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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, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Altoona Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Altoona, IA is a Studio unit found at Altoona Towers in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood priced from $727. Broadway Heights-Deactivated in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $759. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Altoona apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altoona TowersS1Studio,1BA$727
Broadway Heights-DeactivatedA1 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$759
Altoona TerraceStudio Partial UpgradeStudio,1BA$795
Centennial Place Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$825
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altoona, IA

As of October 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Altoona area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Ironwood Glen Townhomes in the in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Altoona apartment is the 3BR/2BA Model at Altoona Park Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Altoona apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ironwood Glen Townhomes3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.38
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
Rock Creek Condos2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Rising Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.31
Ironwood1x1 Elm1BR,1BA$1.17
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$1.12
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Centennial Place Apartments1BR/ 1BA1BR,1BA$1.34

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Getting Around Altoona, IA

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35 / 100

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39 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Altoona Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Altoona Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Altoona Apartment is $759 at Broadway Heights-Deactivated.

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 $825 at Centennial Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable Altoona Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Altoona Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Centennial Place Apartments and starts from $1,025.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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