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Altoona, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Altoona Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Altoona, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood priced from $774. Centennial Place Apartments in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Altoona apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$774
Centennial Place Apartments1BR/ 1BA1BR,1BA$825
Adventureland Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Rising Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altoona, IA and Nearby

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Altoona area is the $1.21 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Edgeland at Bondurant Townhomes in the in the Meadow Brook North neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Altoona apartment is the D1 - 40 - Income Restricted Model at Hawthorne Pointe starting at $1,292 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Altoona apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Edgeland at Bondurant Townhomes3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.21
Hawthorne PointeD1 - 40 - Income Restricted4BR,2BA$0.96
Rock Creek Condos3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.02
Ironwood Glen Townhomes3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.37
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
Ironwood1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$0.97
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Centennial Place Apartments1BR/ 1BA1BR,1BA$1.34

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Getting Around Altoona, IA

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Altoona Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Altoona?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Altoona is at Rising Ridge Apartments listed at $875.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Altoona Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Altoona Apartment is $825 at Centennial Place Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Altoona is starting from $774 at Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative.

What is the most affordable Altoona Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Altoona Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Broadway Heights and starts from $1,100.

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