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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Altoona, IA

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  • Rent specials 10 units available
    1 bd $739+
    2 bd $868+
    Total monthly cost
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    Sutton Hill

    2100 King Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • New Units Available
    Studio $740
    1 bd $815
    Base rent
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    Grand Colony

    3.5 (10)
    2824 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    Pet friendly • Pool • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $799+
    1 bd $1,199+
    2 bd $1,399+
    Base rent
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    Altoona Towers

    5.0 (2)
    1414 Adventureland Drive Suite 4111, Altoona, IA 50009
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 1 bd $799+
    Base rent
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    The 31st Street Apartments

    500 31St Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry

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  • Apartments Under $900

  • 12 units available
    1 bd $810
    2 bd $910
    Base rent
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    Sunburst Apts

    4.0 (21)
    5015 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 17 units available
    2 bd $815+
    3 bd $1,211+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Rosemont Place

    2202 SE Rose Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    2 bd $839+
    Total monthly cost
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    Lake Shore Park

    725 - 783 NE 5Th Street, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Studio $845+
    1 bd $975+
    2 bd $1,170+
    Base rent
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    3000 Grand Apartments

    4.0 (24)
    3000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

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  • New Units Available 15 units available
    1 bd $865
    2 bd $920+
    Base rent
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    Elmcrest

    4.0 (16)
    433 E Phillip, Des Moines, IA 50315
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 20 units available
    1 bd $890+
    2 bd $969+
    Base rent
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    Timberland At Crestbruck

    3.0 (1)
    918 NE Crestmoor Place #208, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher

  • Apartments Under $1,000

  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $935+
    2 bd $1,234+
    Base rent
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    Spruce Pointe

    1000 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA 50009
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials New Units Available
    1 bd $970+
    2 bd $1,134+
    3 bd $1,384+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Oakland Pointe

    615-619 17Th Ave. NW, Altoona, IA 50009
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials Only 2 units left
    2 bd $988+
    3 bd $1,251+
    Total monthly cost
    Verified Listing

    Lake Shore Place

    202 NE Trilein Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • New Units Available Only 2 units left
    2 bd $991+
    Total monthly cost
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    Peach Tree

    2701 SE Peachtree Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry

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  • 713 Walnut Street 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    1 bd $995+
    2 bd $1,225
    Base rent
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    Wilkins Bldg

    4.0 (7)
    713 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Patio/Balcony

  • Apartments Under $1,100

  • 1 bd $1,017
    2 bd $1,216
    3 bd $1,632
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Sixth Avenue Flats

    3.5 (5)
    Sixth Avenue Flats, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,050
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Des Moines Street Village

    3.5 (1)
    1421 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
    Apply online • Fitness center • In unit laundry
  • New Units Available 22 units available
    1 bd $1,067+
    2 bd $1,296+
    3 bd $1,622+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Blue Ridge Commons

    1040 Blue Ridge Pl NW, Altoona, IA 50009
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,080+
    1 bd $1,231+
    2 bd $1,399+
    Base rent
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    The Sterling At Prairie Trail

    2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

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  • Rent specials New Units Available
    Studio $1,080+
    1 bd $1,250+
    Base rent
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    The Sterling At Prairie Trail Phase 2

    4.5 (14)
    2333 SW Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $1,200

  • New Units Available
    Studio $1,108+
    1 bd $1,393
    2 bd $1,647
    Base rent
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    Sterling At Prairie Trail North

    4.5 (18)
    1108 SW 11Th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking

  • Apartments Under $1,400

  • Rewards New Units Available
    2 bd $1,330+
    Base rent
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    Rising Ridge Apartments

    4.0 (27)
    770 NE 70Th, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    Crane Artist Lofts

    4.0 (1)
    1440 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309
    Parking • Fitness center • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials
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    City Square Lofts

    240 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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    Hawthorn Hill Apts

    4.0 (1)
    921 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Dishwasher • Air conditioner • Large Closets
  • 4-21-city

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Altoona, IA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $799 and $2,526.

How many cheap rentals are available in Altoona, IA on RentCafe?

There are 69 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Altoona, IA were last updated on 13 Sep 2026.

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

The average Altoona, IA cheap apartment size is 914 sq. ft.

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

Cheap apartments in Altoona, IA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

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

A cheap apartment in Altoona, IA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Altoona, IA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Altoona, IA has never been easier. We feature 192 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Altoona, IA average. What is a cheap rent in Altoona, IA? The average apartment rent in Altoona is $1,298 per month so any rental south of $1,039 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Altoona, IA rents go as low as $739/mo.