Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Purdue Place Neighborhood of Altoona, IA from $600 (32 Rentals)

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105 7th St SW

AltoonaIA50009

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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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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
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Forest & Fields
3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest & Fields

4605 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Grandview Meadows
3 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Meadows

4252 Morton AveDes Moines, IA 50317

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Purdue Place, Altoona, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Purdue Place Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Purdue Place area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bridlewood Apartments priced from $949. Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $972. Here are the most affordable Purdue Place apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$972
Oakland Pointe1 Bed A1BR,1BA$977
Altoona Park Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1,025
Altoona TowersS3Studio,1BA$1,025
Golfview CondosVista1BR,1BA$1,050
Capitol Grove ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,065
Center Place Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Centennial Place Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Purdue Place, IA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Purdue Place area is the $1.43 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome in Altoona Model at Ironwood Glen Townhomes in the in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Purdue Place apartment is the 2x2 Birch Model at Ironwood starting at $1,453 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Purdue Place apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ironwood Glen Townhomes3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome in Altoona3BR,2BA$1.43
Ironwood2x2 Birch2BR,2BA$1.24
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
Centennial Place Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.21
4434 Honey Bee Rdg, Unit Apartment4434 Honey Bee Rdg1BR,1BA$1.11
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$1.21
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Center Place Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Oakland Pointe1 Bed AM1BR,1BA$1.54
Capitol Grove ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.70

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Northeastern Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Purdue Place Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Purdue Place Apartment is $949 at Bridlewood Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Purdue Place is starting from $965 at Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative.

What is the most affordable Purdue Place Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Purdue Place Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Altoona Park Apartments and starts from $1,150.

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