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

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Donnavue Heights, Altoona, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Donnavue Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Donnavue Heights area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Altoona Towers priced from $851. Broadway Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $863. Here are the most affordable Donnavue Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altoona TowersetStudio,1BA$851
Broadway HeightsC1 - 40 - Income Restricted3BR,2BA$863
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$909
Spruce Pointea1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donnavue Heights, IA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Donnavue Heights area is the $1.48 price per square foot Capewood Model at Redwood Altoona in the in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Donnavue Heights apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Ironwood Glen Townhomes starting at $1,625 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Donnavue Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood AltoonaCapewood2BR,2BA$1.48
Ironwood Glen Townhomes3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.37
Ironwood2x2 Birch2BR,2BA$1.19
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
The Emory - Altoona2 Bedroom Suite2BR,2BA$1.52
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$1.25
Blue Ridge CommonsApartment Style 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.51
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Oakland Pointe Ia1BR,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Donnavue Heights, Altoona, IA

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Altoona, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Northeastern Des Moines, IA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Donnavue Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Donnavue Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Donnavue Heights is at Altoona Towers listed at $851.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Donnavue Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Donnavue Heights Apartment is $875 at Venbury Trail.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Donnavue Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Donnavue Heights is starting from $929 at Bridlewood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Donnavue Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Donnavue Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Broadway Heights and starts from $863.

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