Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Donnavue Heights Neighborhood of Altoona, IA from $600 (17 Rentals)

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Altoona Towers
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Altoona Towers

1414-1616 Adventureland DrAltoona, IA 50009
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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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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 1 Bed unit found at Broadway Heights priced from $759. Altoona Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Donnavue Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broadway HeightsA1 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$759
Altoona TowersS1Studio,1BA$850
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Centennial Place Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$895
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$913

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donnavue Heights, IA

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Donnavue Heights area is the $1.34 price per square foot Rosewood Model at Redwood Altoona in the in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,734. The second greatest value Donnavue Heights 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 Donnavue Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood AltoonaRosewood2BR,2BA$1.34
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
Bridlewood ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.25
Kadin TrailVilla3BR,1BA$1.20
Centennial Place Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.21
Rock Creek Condos2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
Ironwood1x1 Elm1BR,1BA$1.30
Broadway HeightsB1 - 60 - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.29
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$1.14
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Donnavue Heights, Altoona, IA

Ranked #5

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

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3.5
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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

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

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

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 $895 at Centennial Place 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 Altoona Park Apartments and starts from $1,150.

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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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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