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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer/dryer hook-ups
  • 24-hour emergency maintenance
  • Convenient location
  • Open concept floor plans
  • Pet stations

Location

1523 Bailie Ln Sw, Altoona, IA 50009, USA
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Management

Meadow Vista Estates by Kading

Leasing office

(515) 412-0586 ext. 2

Property Overview

Meadow Vista offers strong overall value, with an 8.8 Zumper Expert Rating, standout marks for price, amenities, and location, and a clear, transparent description. It also features convenient access to nearby transit and groceries, plus air conditioning, washer/dryer hook-ups, open-concept floor plans, 24-hour emergency maintenance, and pet stations.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Meadow Vista is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Meadow Vista has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Grocery store nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Villa3 bed1 bath1,008 sqft$1,250 /mo3 units availableDid you know you could lease a ranch style townhome for about the same cost as renting an apartment? The conveniences of an apartment with the enjoyment of your own front door, yard and attached garage. Upgrade your apartment experience to townhome living with Kading! We offer affordable living with desired amenities such as washer/dryer hook-ups, cable ready units, air conditioning, ceramic tile flooring in all common areas and carpeted bedrooms & living rooms. Open concept floor plans provide ultimate flexibility to decorate your personal space and make it your own. Let your kids enjoy a space to play – whether your little humans or your little fur babies. Lawn care, snow management, pet stations, and 24-hour emergency maintenance are provided. We take on the upkeep so you can take back your time! Kading builds with you in mind. We understand your need for affordable independence. Our team works hard to provide a genuine community feel - a safe haven in a convenient location. We are dedicated to supporting our residents through superior care and responsiveness to your needs. We offer an online tenant portal making it easy to communicate with us to sign or renew your lease, make timely payments, and place service requests all from the convenience of your laptop, tablet, or smartphone. We hope you choose to make our house your home!

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Amenities for Meadow Vista

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCarpet
Carpeted Bedrooms & LivingroomCeramic Tile in Kitchen, Bath, Laundry & Entryway
Washer/Dryer Hookups

Appliances

FridgeRange
RefrigeratorStove

Tech

Cable Ready

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Laundry HookupsOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Garage ParkingOne Car Attached Garage
Outdoor SpacePet Stations

Services

24 Hour Emergency MaintenanceLawncare & Snow Management
On-Site Management
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

Property details

Units68

About Meadow Vista

HomeApartments in Altoona Meadow Vista

Did you know you could lease a ranch style townhome for about the same cost as renting an apartment? The conveniences of an apartment with the enjoyment of your own front door, yard and attached garage. Upgrade your apartment experience to townhome living with Kading! We offer affordable living with desired amenities such as washer/dryer hook-ups, cable ready units, air conditioning, ceramic tile flooring in all common areas and carpeted bedrooms & living rooms. Open concept floor plans provide ultimate flexibility to decorate your personal space and make it your own. Let your kids enjoy a space to play – whether your little humans or your little fur babies. Lawn care, snow management, pet stations, and 24-hour emergency maintenance are provided. We take on the upkeep so you can take back your time! Kading builds with you in mind. We understand your need for affordable independence. Our team works hard to provide a genuine community feel - a safe haven in a convenient location. We are dedicated to supporting our residents through superior care and responsiveness to your needs. We offer an online tenant portal making it easy to communicate with us to sign or renew your lease, make timely payments, and place service requests all from the convenience of your laptop, tablet, or smartphone. We hope you choose to make our house your home!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Meadow Vista is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Meadow Vista has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Meadow Vista
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Meadow Vista offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Meadow Vista stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Meadow Vista is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Meadow Vista does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Meadow Vista is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Meadow Vista compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 2.1 miles away
High school nearby
There is a high school 2.9 miles away
Grocery store nearby
Only 0.4 miles from the nearest store
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Rent trends in Altoona

3-bedroom apartments at Meadow Vista cost about 11% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Altoona.

Median rents as of Sep 19 2026.
Altoona
A table of studio rental data trends in Altoona
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$859
December 2024$1,007
January 2025$1,036
February 2025$1,038
March 2025$1,068
April 2025$1,070
May 2025$1,422
June 2025$1,128
July 2025$1,112
September 2025$4,300
November 2025$725
December 2025$725
January 2026$725
August 2026$810
September 2026$810

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1523 Bailie Ln Sw?

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$50,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $50,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,250.
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Schools near Meadow Vista

Willowbrook Elementary School

300 17th ave sw

altoona, IA, 50009

PK, K-5Public
B

Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool

1801 16th st

des moines, IA, 50314

PKPublic

Heritage Elementary School

301 sw prairie trail pky

ankeny, IA, 50023

K-5Public
A-

Terrace Learning Center

310 nw school st

ankeny, IA, 50023

PKPublic

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Altoona near 1523 Bailie Ln Sw

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1523 Bailie Ln Sw, Altoona

Shopping

4/10
Some fashion stores are within walking distance.

Cafes

4/10
The closest café is within a 15-minute walk, and there are a few other cafés within walking distance.

Restaurants

3/10
Some restaurants are within walking distance.

Primary schools

2/10
The closest elementary school is within a 20-to-30-minute walk.

Parks

4/10
Very few or no parks in the area.

Nightlife

3/10
The closest bar is within a 15-minute walk. There are few or no other bars within walking distance.

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