Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Centennial Place Neighborhood of Altoona, IA from $681 (27 Rentals)

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property at 203 3rd St SE
$1,075 - $1,749
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 20
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203 3rd St SE

AltoonaIA50009

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property at 1504 6th Ave SE
$1,400
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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1504 6th Ave SE

AltoonaIA50009
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Altoona Towers
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Altoona Towers

1414-1616 Adventureland DrAltoona, IA 50009
Corporate Housing
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Spruce Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Pointe

1000 Adventureland DrAltoona, IA 50009
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Oakland Pointe
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland Pointe

615-619 17th Ave NWAltoona, IA 50009
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Barclay
2 Bedroom Apartments

Barclay

2311 Ironwood Dr SWAltoona, IA 50009

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Redwood Altoona
2 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Altoona

437 Elgin Ln NWAltoona, IA 50009
Corporate Housing
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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 $799. Bridlewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Centennial Place apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altoona TowersS1Studio, 1BA$799
Bridlewood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Open Style2BR, 1BA$915
Venbury Trail2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$950
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR, 1BA$967
Oakland Pointe1 Bed A1BR, 1BA$967
The Emory - Altoona1BR Monroe1BR, 1BA$1,088
Blue Ridge CommonsApartment Style 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$1,096
Center Place Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,100
Ironwood1x1 Elm1BR, 1BA$1,183
Rock Creek Condos2 Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centennial Place, IA

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Centennial Place area is the $1.43 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Ironwood Glen Townhomes in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Centennial Place apartment is the Driftwood Model at Redwood Altoona in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting at $1,700 with a $1.51 price per square foot. 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.
Ironwood Glen Townhomes3BR/2.0BA3BR, 2BA$1.43
Redwood AltoonaDriftwood2BR, 2BA$1.51
Rock Creek Condos2 Bedroom2BR, 2BA$1.21
Ironwood1x1 Elm1BR, 1BA$1.32
Venbury Trail2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.22
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR, 1BA$1.21
The Emory - Altoona1BR Saxon1BR, 1BA$1.48
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.31
Center Place Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.68
Oakland Pointe1 Bed AM1BR, 1BA$1.53

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Centennial Place Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Centennial Place Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Centennial Place Apartment is $915 at Bridlewood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Centennial Place Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Centennial Place is starting from $915 at Bridlewood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Centennial Place Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Centennial Place Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Emory - Altoona and starts from $1,388.

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