Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Donnavue Heights Neighborhood of Altoona, IA from $600 (16 Rentals)

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Pointe

1000 Adventureland DrAltoona, 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 Studio unit found at Altoona Towers priced from $742. Centennial Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Donnavue Heights apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Altoona TowersS1Studio,1BA$742
Centennial Place Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$825
Adventureland Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath Partial Remodel1BR,1BA$875
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donnavue Heights, IA

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Donnavue Heights 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 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 AltoonaForestwood2BR,2BA$1.35
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
The Emory - Altoona2 Bedroom Standard2BR,2BA$1.33
Kadin TrailVilla3BR,1BA$1.20
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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Donnavue Heights, Altoona, IA

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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 $742.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Donnavue Heights Apartment is $825 at Centennial Place Apartments.

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 $825 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

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!