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Apartments for Rent in Altoona, IA under $1200


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  • Rent specials Only 3 units left
    1 bd $907+
    Base rent
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    Spruce Pointe

    1000 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA 50009
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 10 units available
    Studio $799+
    1 bd $1,199+
    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
  • 9 units available
    1 bd $971+
    2 bd $1,151+
    Base rent
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    Oakland Pointe

    615-619 17Th Ave. NW, Altoona, IA 50009
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials Only 3 units left
    1 bd $1,063+
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    Blue Ridge Commons

    1040 Blue Ridge Pl NW, Altoona, IA 50009
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 4 units available
    2 bd $950
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Venbury Trail

    3.5 (22)
    908 SW 8Th St, Altoona, IA 50009
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
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  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,065
    2 bd $1,200
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    4216 E 50Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $1,149+
    Total monthly cost
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    Forge65

    799 NE 60Th Street, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 955, 925, 935 Sherrylynn Blvd 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $980
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Canterbury Park II

    3.0 (3)
    955, 925, 935 Sherrylynn Blvd, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • 24 units available
    2 bd $845+
    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 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    4 units available
    2 bd $980
    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
  • 19 units available
    2 bd $845+
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Canterbury Park

    3.5 (28)
    679, 699, 720, 830, 900 Sherrylynn Blvd, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $975
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Hilltop I

    4.5 (5)
    3722 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $965
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Hilltop Apartments

    3722 Hubbel Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Fitness center
  • 14 units available
    1 bd $825
    2 bd $880+
    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
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 8 units available
    1 bd $825
    2 bd $920
    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
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Dishwasher
  • 3560(C) E. Douglas Ave 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    9 units available
    1 bd $825
    2 bd $920
    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
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • 3560(E) E. Douglas Ave 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    11 units available
    1 bd $825
    2 bd $880+
    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
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 38 units available
    1 bd $825
    2 bd $880+
    3 bd $1,145+
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Parkside East

    3560 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • 13 units available
    1 bd $1,065
    2 bd $1,195
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Broadway Heights

    4216 E 50Th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,050
    Base rent
    3.5 (1)
    1421 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
    Apply online • Fitness center • In unit laundry
  • Ask for pricing
    Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Broadway Heights

    4282 E 50Th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Pet friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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    Income restricted
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    Canterbury Heights

    4.5 (6)
    755 NE 56Th Street, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    Cat friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • 900 NE 56Th St 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    Income restricted
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    Canterbury Park IV

    4.0 (9)
    900 NE 56Th St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    Cat friendly • In unit laundry
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    Income restricted
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    Hilltop Senior

    4.5 (3)
    3722 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Cat friendly • Parking • Fitness center
  • Ask for pricing
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    Bloomsbury Village LLLP

    1440 & 1450 E. Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316
    Fitness center • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • 5-20-city



Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Altoona, IA last updated?

Prices and availability in Altoona, IA were last updated on 11 Sep 2026.

What are the best apartments in Altoona, IA?

The best apartments in Altoona, IA are: Spruce Pointe, Altoona Towers, Oakland Pointe, Blue Ridge Commons and Redwood Altoona.

What type of rental buildings are in Altoona, IA?

In Altoona 31% of the housing is rented out compared to 69% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 12% of Altoona's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 72% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 13% are single-family rentals.

Apartments in Altoona, IA under $1,200

Balancing snug and cheap is no joke when it comes to renting a place to live. “Are there any apartments near me under $1,200?” is a great question to start from. Knowing your budget means you’re one step ahead and on the right track. We’ve taken care of the rest and found 184 apartments for rent in Altoona, IA on which you’ll spend less than $1,200. A small, cheap rental means you’ll have to budget your living space as well. The great news is that keeping it simple pays off in more than one way. The cost of utilities is likely to run low, and you get the added benefit of not having to spend too much time cleaning up the whole place. Smaller apartments are more likely to be closer to the city center, so there are potential cuts to your transportation costs too. And here’s one more very special secret to add to your book-of-perks: you’re less likely to overshop when you know your space is limited.

Rentals near you under $1,200

Our goal is to help you find cheap apartments that live up to your dreams without crushing your budget. It may be a long shot to go looking for 3 bedroom apartments or even 2 bedroom for less than $1,200. The average rental size in Altoona, IA is 891 Sqft, but the $1,200 limit will probably narrow your search to places with a smaller square footage. Go through our listings and be on the look-out for a hassle-free studio or a 1 bedroom apartment. We trust you’ll turn it into a cozy home which is also budget-friendly to the core.