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Highlights

  • Full-size washer and dryer included
  • Quiet surroundings
  • Pet-friendly
  • Attached 2-car garage
  • Spacious 3-bedroom

Location

1550 28th Ave Sw, Altoona, IA 50009, USA
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Management

Stanbrough Realty Company LLC

Leasing office

(515) 334-3345

Property Overview

Meadow Villas stands out as a strong option for renters, with an 8.5 Zumper expert rating, excellent price value, and high marks for amenities and location. It offers full-size in-unit laundry, quiet surroundings, pet-friendly living, an attached 2-car garage, and spacious 3-bedroom layouts, while also providing convenient access to public transportation, grocery shopping, and nearby schools.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Meadow Villas is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Meadow Villas 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

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Floor plans

3BR/1.0BA3 bed1 bath1,051 sqft$1,400 /mo2 units availableEnjoy the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom duplex located in a peaceful Altoona neighborhood. This pet-friendly home offers plenty of room to spread out, making it ideal for families, roommates, or anyone looking for extra space. Inside, you'll find the convenience of a full-size washer and dryer included in the unit, along with a functional layout designed for comfortable everyday living. The attached two-car garage provides secure parking and additional storage, while the quiet surroundings offer a relaxing place to call home. - 3 spacious bedrooms - Pet-friendly - Washer & dryer included - Attached 2-car garage Don't miss your chance to make this beautiful Altoona duplex your next home— call us at 515-334-3345 to schedule a tour today!

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Amenities for Meadow Villas

Appliances

In-Unit LaundryWasher and Dryer

Building

Two Car Garage (Attached)

Grounds

Garage Parking
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One-time. Refundable.

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About Meadow Villas

HomeApartments in Altoona Meadow Villas

Enjoy the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom duplex located in a peaceful Altoona neighborhood. This pet-friendly home offers plenty of room to spread out, making it ideal for families, roommates, or anyone looking for extra space. Inside, you'll find the convenience of a full-size washer and dryer included in the unit, along with a functional layout designed for comfortable everyday living. The attached two-car garage provides secure parking and additional storage, while the quiet surroundings offer a relaxing place to call home. - 3 spacious bedrooms - Pet-friendly - Washer & dryer included - Attached 2-car garage Don't miss your chance to make this beautiful Altoona duplex your next home— call us at 515-334-3345 to schedule a tour today!


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Meadow Villas is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Meadow Villas 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 Villas
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 Villas 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·9A 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 Villas goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including garage parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Meadow Villas receives one of the highest amenities scores.
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 Villas 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 Villas does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Meadow Villas provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 Villas compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 3 miles away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 2 miles away

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Altoona

3-bedroom apartments at Meadow Villas cost about 16% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Altoona.

Median rents as of Jan 25 2026.
Altoona
A table of studio rental data trends in Altoona
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,100
September 2024$998
October 2024$1,061
November 2024$871
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

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$56,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $56,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,400.
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Schools near Meadow Villas

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 1550 28th Ave 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

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1550 28th Ave Sw, Altoona

Groceries

1/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

1/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

4/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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