$1,400
3 beds1.5 baths1,175 sqftHouse
1504 6th Ave SE, Altoona, IA, 50009
26 Rentals in Altoona, IA Under $1,500/mo
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$1,175
3 beds2 baths1,100 sqftApartment
401 2nd St NW 105, Altoona, IA, 50009
$1,400
2 beds1.5 baths1,264 sqftTownhome
3701 Brook Ridge Ct Unit #708, Des Moines, IA, 50317
$1,025
2 beds2 baths1,000 sqftApartment
401 2nd St NW 208, Altoona, IA, 50009
$1,250
3 beds1 bath1,008 sqftApartment
1523 Bailie Ln SW, Altoona, IA, 50009
$995
2 beds1 bath767 sqftApartment
807 14th Ave NW, Altoona, IA, 50009
$1,400
3 beds1 bath1,051 sqftApartment
1550 28th Avenue SW, Altoona, IA, 50009
$1,350
3 beds1 bath1,051 sqftApartment
1550 28th Avenue SW, Altoona, IA, 50009
$1,200
3 beds2 baths990 sqftApartment
901 7th Avenue S.E., Altoona, IA, 50009
$1,195
2 beds2 baths990 sqftApartment
1825, 1827 and 1841 - 34th Ave SW, Altoona, IA, 50009
$960
1 bed1 bath587 sqftApartment
807 14th Ave NW, Altoona, IA, 50009
$835
1 bed1 bath593 sqftApartment
1002-1108 4th St SW 1002-22, Altoona, IA, 50009
$895
1 bed1 bath587 sqftApartment
1002-1108 4th St SW 1002-22, Altoona, IA, 50009
$810
Studio1 bath396 sqftApartment
1002-1108 4th St SW 1002-22, Altoona, IA, 50009
$960
1 bed1 bath587 sqftApartment
1002-1108 4th St SW 1002-22, Altoona, IA, 50009
$1,079
2 beds1 bath825 sqftApartment
108 5th Ave NW, #3, Altoona, IA, 50009
$1,029
2 beds1 bath825 sqftApartment
108 5th Ave NW, #3, Altoona, IA, 50009
$999
2 beds1 bath875 sqftApartment
108 5th Ave NW, #3, Altoona, IA, 50009
$1,299
3 beds1 bath1,125 sqftApartment
108 5th Ave NW, #3, Altoona, IA, 50009
$965
1 bed1 bath625 sqftApartment
108 5th Ave NW, #3, Altoona, IA, 50009
$1,049
2 beds1 bath825 sqftApartment
108 5th Ave NW, #3, Altoona, IA, 50009
$999
2 beds1 bath825 sqftApartment
108 5th Ave NW, #3, Altoona, IA, 50009
$1,049
2 beds1 bath875 sqftApartment
108 5th Ave NW, #3, Altoona, IA, 50009
$1,079
2 beds1 bath875 sqftApartment
108 5th Ave NW, #3, Altoona, IA, 50009
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Altoona, IA
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Altoona inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Altoona.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Altoona, IA
Rentler currently shows 25 rentals in Altoona priced under $1,500. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,500 price point in Altoona, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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