Bridlewood Apartments
100-112 5th Ave NW,
Altoona, IA 50009
$959 - $1,259 | 1-3 Beds
Altoona
Altoona, IA
Area Guide
Where Iowa goes to play.
Commuter
•
Suburb
•
Tourism
•
Parks
•
Altoona is a small city right outside of Des Moines on I-80. Many folks around the area know Altoona as home of the popular Adventureland amusement park and its adjacent campground, which sit on the northwest corner of the city near the Interstate. Altoona is also home to the popular Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, conveniently located less than a block away from Adventureland.
For more relaxed fun, Altoona features many spacious public parks around the city, offering residents great opportunities for enjoying the outdoors right in their own neighborhoods. The close proximity to Des Moines gives Altoona apartment renters easy access to the amenities of the larger city, less than 20 minutes away by car.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Altoona, IA is $870 for a studio, $1,088 for one bedroom, $1,328 for two bedrooms, and $1,481 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Altoona has decreased by -3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,088/month
713 Sq Ft
House
$2,125/month
1,350 Sq Ft
Transportation
35
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
39
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
419 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-5
420 Students
6
Public
Grades PK-5
657 Students
5
Public
Grades PK-5
533 Students
5
School data provided by
GreatSchools
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Prairie Heritage Trail & Park
- Greenway Park Shelter & Trail
- Four Mile Creek Greenbelt
- Copper Creek Lake Park
- Mally's Weh-Weh-Neh-Kee Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Des Moines International
Top Apartments in Altoona
Houses for Rent in Altoona
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby Neighborhood Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
Nearby City Guides
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.