1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Altoona, IA (28 Rentals)

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Altoona, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Altoona 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Altoona, IA is found at Ironwood in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood and is 894 square feet priced from $1,234. The Emory - Altoona in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 758 square feet and currently listed start at $1,392. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Altoona:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Ironwood1x1 Elm894 Sq Ft$1,234
The Emory - Altoona1 Bedroom Suite758 Sq Ft$1,392
Forge65A2717 Sq Ft$1,240
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom700 Sq Ft$909
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom648 Sq Ft$875
Spruce Pointea640 Sq Ft$954
Oakland Pointe Iaa640 Sq Ft$976
Broadway HeightsA1 - 60 - Income Restricted630 Sq Ft$950
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom625 Sq Ft$875
Blue Ridge CommonsApartment Style 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom609 Sq Ft$1,157

Cheapest Available Altoona 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 18, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Altoona, IA is the Classic 1 Bedroom Model starting from $755 at Cypress 2 (Maple Leaf) in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. The second most affordable Altoona 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Altoona Terrace starting at $865 in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Altoona is currently $1,196. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Altoona:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Cypress 2 (Maple Leaf)Classic 1 Bedroom$755
Altoona Terrace1 Bedroom$865
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom$875
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom$909
Broadway HeightsA1 - 60 - Income Restricted$950
Spruce Pointea$954
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom$955
Oakland Pointe Ia$976
Blue Ridge CommonsApartment Style 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,157
Ironwood1x1 Elm$1,234

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Altoona Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Altoona Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Altoona is $1,196.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Altoona Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Altoona is a 894 square feet unit starting from $1,234 at Ironwood.

What is the average size for Altoona 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Altoona is currently 573 sq ft.

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