Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Purdue Place Neighborhood of Altoona, IA from $600 (31 Rentals)

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Spruce Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Pointe

1000 Adventureland DrAltoona, IA 50009
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Altoona Towers
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Altoona Towers

1414-1616 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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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 Venbury Trail priced from $900. Centennial Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Purdue Place apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Centennial Place Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$925
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$955
Altoona Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath Partial Remodel1BR,1BA$960
Oakland Pointe1 Bed AA1BR,1BA$969
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$989
Altoona Park Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1,025
Golfview CondosVista1BR,1BA$1,050
Capitol Grove ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,065

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Purdue Place, IA

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Purdue Place area is the $1.34 price per square foot 3x2 Sycamore Model at Ironwood in the in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,870. The second greatest value Purdue Place apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome in Altoona Model at Ironwood Glen Townhomes starting at $1,695 with a $1.43 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.
Ironwood3x2 Sycamore3BR,2BA$1.34
Ironwood Glen Townhomes3 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhome in Altoona3BR,2BA$1.43
Redwood AltoonaDriftwood2BR,2BA$1.53
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
Centennial Place Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.21
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$1.19
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Center Place Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Oakland Pointe1 Bed A1BR,1BA$1.55

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $900 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 $925 at Centennial Place 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 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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.