Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Centennial Place Neighborhood of Altoona, IA from $600 (14 Rentals)

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Pointe

1000 Adventureland DrAltoona, IA 50009
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Centennial Place, Altoona, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Centennial Place Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Centennial Place area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Altoona Towers priced from $742. Bridlewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Centennial Place apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altoona TowersS1Studio,1BA$742
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Adventureland Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath Partial Remodel1BR,1BA$875
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Oakland Pointe1 Bed AA1BR,1BA$936

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centennial Place, IA

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Centennial Place area is the $1.35 price per square foot Forestwood Model at Redwood Altoona in the in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,749. The second greatest value Centennial Place apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome in Altoona Model at Ironwood Glen Townhomes starting at $1,650 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Centennial Place apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood AltoonaForestwood2BR,2BA$1.35
Ironwood Glen Townhomes3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome in Altoona3BR,2BA$1.39
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
The Emory - Altoona2 Bedroom Standard2BR,2BA$1.33
Rock Creek Condos2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Ironwood1x1 Elm1BR,1BA$1.25
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$1.21
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Centennial Place Apartments1BR/ 1BA1BR,1BA$1.34

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Centennial Place, Altoona, IA

Ranked #6

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Centennial Place Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Centennial Place?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Centennial Place is under $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Centennial Place?

The cheapest apartment in Centennial Place is Centennial Place Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Centennial Place costs $1,295.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Centennial Place?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 27 regular apartments in Centennial Place that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Centennial Place?

Cheap apartments in Centennial Place have an average cost of $433 which is $862 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Centennial Place.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!