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3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Altoona, IA


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  • 4 units available
    3 bd $1,346+
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    Oakland Pointe

    615-619 17Th Ave. NW, Altoona, IA 50009
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials 5 units available
    3 bd $1,579+
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    Altoona Towers

    5.0 (2)
    1414 Adventureland Drive Suite 4111, Altoona, IA 50009
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials 5 units available
    3 bd $1,474+
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    Blue Ridge Commons

    1040 Blue Ridge Pl NW, Altoona, IA 50009
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    Venbury Trail

    3.5 (22)
    908 SW 8Th St, Altoona, IA 50009
    Cat friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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    MEADOW VISTA PARKSIDE

    4.0 (19)
    1806 28Th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009
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  • 3 bd $1,415
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    4216 E 50Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
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  • Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $1,714+
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    Forge65

    799 NE 60Th Street, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
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  • Only 2 units left
    3 bd $1,160
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Canterbury Park

    935 Sherrylynn Blvd, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 600, 700, 800 NE 56Th St 3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 2 units left
    3 bd $1,160
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Canterbury Park III

    4.0 (12)
    600, 700, 800 NE 56Th St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • 5 units available
    3 bd $1,145
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Parkside East III

    4.0 (5)
    3560(D,F) E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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  • Rent specials Only 3 units left
    3 bd $1,100
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Park Winds

    3600 Kennedy Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317
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  • Only 3 units left
    3 bd $1,145
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Parkside East I

    4.0 (3)
    3560 E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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  • 3560(C) E. Douglas Ave 3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 3 units left
    3 bd $1,145
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Parkside East II

    5.0 (1)
    3560(C) E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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  • 3560(E) E. Douglas Ave 3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 3 units left
    3 bd $1,145
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Parkside East IV

    3.5 (1)
    3560(E) E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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  • 10 units available
    3 bd $1,145+
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Parkside East

    3560 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
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  • Rent specials 6 units available
    3 bd $1,954+
    Total monthly cost
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    Siena Crossing

    2840 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 2 units left
    3 bd $2,403+
    Total monthly cost Income restricted
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    Level

    220 Maple Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Large Closets
  • Rent specials Only 2 units left
    3 bd $2,398+
    Total monthly cost
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    Velocity

    200 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    Broadway Heights

    4216 E 50Th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Pet friendly • Fitness center
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    Broadway Heights

    4282 E 50Th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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    Rising Ridge Apartments

    4.0 (27)
    770 NE 70Th, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    Pet friendly • Fitness center • Dishwasher
  • 900 NE 56Th St 3 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    Canterbury Park IV

    4.0 (9)
    900 NE 56Th St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • 955, 925, 935 Sherrylynn Blvd 3 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    Canterbury Park II

    3.0 (3)
    955, 925, 935 Sherrylynn Blvd, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    Cat friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
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    Hilltop I

    4.5 (5)
    3722 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Cat friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
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    Hilltop Apartments

    3722 Hubbel Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Cat friendly • Fitness center • Dishwasher
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Altoona, IA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Altoona, IA is between $1,347 and $2,280.

How many 3 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Altoona, IA on RentCafe?

There are 14 3 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Altoona, IA were last updated on 24 Aug 2026.

What is the average size of a 3 bedroom apartment in Altoona, IA?

The average Altoona, IA 3 bedroom apartment size is 822 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a 3 bedroom apartment in Altoona, IA?

Renting a 3 bedroom apartment offers extra space compared to a 2 bedroom apartment, suited for a family or for sharing it with someone else.

What are the downsides of renting a 3 bedroom apartment in Altoona, IA?

A 3 bedroom apartment is more expensive than smaller units and it usually comes with higher utility costs.

Renting a 3 bedroom apartment in Altoona, IA

With 66 apartments in Altoona, IA, it can be hard finding just the right 3 bedroom apartment. Before you even start thinking about size, price and features, you have to choose a neighborhood. And that’s no easy task, considering that, depending on the area, you get a wide range of rentals in Altoona, IA, from very cheap to very expensive. Then you also have to factor in the distance to work, kindergarten and/or school. It’s an important decision, as most likely you’re going to spend the next couple of years in this apartment with your family. You are not just searching for an apartment to live in, you’re searching for a home. The internet is supposed to help, but it only confuses you further with redundant lists of things you should pay attention to. We know the feeling very well. Let us give you just one piece of advice: take the rational path and get your priorities right. The only person who knows what type of apartment you need is you. Create a mental or written list of things you absolutely cannot live without, filter accordingly. If a balcony or a garage is absolutely crucial, then head on to the filters section and check the ones you want. This way you will save time by skipping the apartments that don’t meet your criteria.

Is choosing a cheap apartment worth it?

There are certainly plenty of options among our 66 available units in Altoona, IA if you’re considering also cheap 3 bedroom apartments. But are they worth considering? Certainly. Yet, you should not get carried away with very low prices, as your decision is not affecting only you. Most probably you’re moving with a family, and for the next few years this will be the place where your children will create memories. Good or bad. Remember how much you hated staying between four walls when you were a kid? Are there any playgrounds or parks around? Neighborhood amenities are important too. Cheap apartments in Altoona, IA have low prices mostly because of their location. Take into account your morning commute. That being said, cheap apartments can be really good deals, but not at any price.