Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Altoona Meadows Neighborhood of Altoona, IA from $600 (20 Rentals)

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Altoona Meadows, Altoona, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Altoona Meadows Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Altoona Meadows area of Des Moines, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Cypress 2 (Maple Leaf) priced from $747. Cypress 1 (East Ridge) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $797. Here are the most affordable Altoona Meadows apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress 2 (Maple Leaf)Elevated 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$747
Cypress 1 (East Ridge)Elevated 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$797
Centennial Place Apartments1BR/ 1BA1BR,1BA$825
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$839
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altoona Meadows, IA

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Altoona Meadows area is the $1.49 price per square foot Ledgewood Model at Redwood Altoona in the in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $2,121. The second greatest value Altoona Meadows apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Ironwood starting at $1,641 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Altoona Meadows apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood AltoonaLedgewood2BR,2BA$1.49
Ironwood2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.40
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
Blue Ridge CommonsTownhome Style- 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.46
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative3BR TH3BR,1BA$1.19
Park Winds2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Bridlewood Apartments1x1 700 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$1.37
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Centennial Place Apartments1BR/ 1BA1BR,1BA$1.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Altoona Meadows, Altoona, IA

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Among neighborhoods in Altoona, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Altoona Meadows, Altoona, and the greater Des Moines area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Altoona Meadows Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Altoona Meadows?

The cheapest apartment in Altoona Meadows is Centennial Place Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Altoona Meadows costs $1,725.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Altoona Meadows?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in Altoona Meadows that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Altoona Meadows?

Cheap apartments in Altoona Meadows have an average cost of $209 which is $1,516 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Altoona Meadows.

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