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Apartments for Rent in Altoona, IA under $1300


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  • Rent specials 8 units available
    1 bd $883+
    2 bd $1,245+
    Base rent
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    Spruce Pointe

    1000 Adventureland Drive, Altoona, IA 50009
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 12 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 $873+
    2 bd $1,218+
    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 5 units available
    1 bd $978+
    Base rent
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    Blue Ridge Commons

    1040 Blue Ridge Pl NW, Altoona, IA 50009
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 2 units left
    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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    The Barclay

    2311 Ironwood Drive SW Suite 108, Altoona, IA 50009
    Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
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  • 1 bd $1,065
    2 bd $1,200
    Base rent
    4216 E 50Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,099
    Total monthly cost Income restricted
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    Broadway Heights

    4282 E 50Th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 4 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
  • 900 NE 56Th St 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $980
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Canterbury Park IV

    4.0 (9)
    900 NE 56Th St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    Apply online • Cat friendly • In unit laundry
  • 955, 925, 935 Sherrylynn Blvd 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $880
    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
  • 23 units available
    1 bd $880
    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
    6 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
  • 15 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
  • 13 units available
    1 bd $825
    2 bd $880+
    3 bd $1,145
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Parkside East III

    4.0 (5)
    3560(D,F) E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Rent specials 9 units available
    1 bd $795
    2 bd $895
    3 bd $1,100
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Park Winds

    3600 Kennedy Dr, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 5 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(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
  • 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
    Verified Listing

    Parkside East II

    5.0 (1)
    3560(C) E. Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Apply online • Cat friendly
  • 34 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
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $769
    Total monthly cost Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Hawthorne Pointe

    1409 Courtyard Dr SE, Bondurant, IA 50035
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • Ask for pricing
    Income restricted
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    Canterbury Heights

    4.5 (6)
    755 NE 56Th Street, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    Cat friendly • Parking • Fitness center
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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
    Income restricted
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    Hilltop I

    4.5 (5)
    3722 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
    Cat friendly • Fitness center • In unit laundry
  • Ask for pricing
    Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    Hilltop Apartments

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

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

Prices and availability in Altoona, IA were last updated on 22 Aug 2026.

What are the best apartments in Altoona, IA?

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

What type of rental buildings are in Altoona, IA?

In Altoona, 31% of the residents are renting compared to 69% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 12% of Altoona's rentals, 72% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 13% are single-family rentals.

Apartments in Altoona, IA under $1,300

Balancing snug and cheap is no joke when it comes to renting a place to live. “Are there any apartments near me under $1,300?” 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 175 apartments for rent in Altoona, IA on which you’ll spend less than $1,300. 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 $1,300

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 $1,300. The average rental size in Altoona, IA is 902 Sqft, but the $1,300 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.