
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Purdue Place Neighborhood of Altoona, IA from $700 (13 Rentals)
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Prairie Woods Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Purdue Place?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Purdue Place Studio Apartments | $1,007 | $881 | $1,136 |
Purdue Place 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,218 | $825 | $2,543 |
Purdue Place 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $865 | $3,097 |
Purdue Place 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $1,025 | $3,257 |
Purdue Place 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,885 | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Purdue Place Neighborhood of Altoona, IA.
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Cheapest Available Purdue Place Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Purdue Place area of Des Moines, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Prairie Woods Apartments priced from $865. Venbury Trail has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Purdue Place apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Prairie Woods Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
Venbury Trail | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Centennial Place Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Bridlewood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $948 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Purdue Place, IA
As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Purdue Place area is the $1.31 price per square foot 3x2 Sycamore Model at Ironwood in the in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,816. The second greatest value Purdue Place apartment is the ht Model at Altoona Towers starting at $1,755 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Purdue Place apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ironwood | 3x2 Sycamore | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Altoona Towers | ht | 3BR,2BA | $1.37 |
The Emory - Altoona | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Altoona Park Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative | 3BR TH | 3BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Centennial Place Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Bridlewood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Venbury Trail | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Oakland Pointe I | a | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Prairie Woods Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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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 $875 at Venbury Trail.
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 $865 at Prairie Woods Apartments.
What is the most affordable Purdue Place Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Purdue Place Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Prairie Woods Apartments and starts from $1,050.
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