Blue Ridge Commons
1040 Blue Ridge Pl NW,
Altoona,
IA
50009
Leasing Office:
1040 Blue Rdg Pl NW, Altoona, IA 50009
Property Website

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Monthly Rent
$922 - $1,955
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Bedrooms
1 - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
468 - 1,078 sq ft

Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 1060-303price $922square feet 468availibility Now
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Unit 1170-306price $922square feet 468availibility Now
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Unit 1170-307price $922square feet 468availibility Now
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Unit 1060-204price $1,013square feet 609availibility Now
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Unit 1170-314price $1,013square feet 609availibility Now
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Unit 1020-211price $1,023square feet 609availibility Oct 7
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Unit 1060-213price $1,038square feet 726availibility Oct 7
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Unit 1060-312price $1,184square feet 907availibility Now
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Unit 1060-201price $1,184square feet 907availibility Now
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Unit 1060-209price $1,184square feet 907availibility Now
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Unit 1265CPprice $1,454square feet 1,078availibility Now
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Unit 1309CPprice $1,454square feet 1,078availibility Now
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Unit 1317CPprice $1,454square feet 1,078availibility Now
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Unit 1060-303price $922square feet 468availibility Now
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Unit 1170-306price $922square feet 468availibility Now
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Unit 1170-307price $922square feet 468availibility Now
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Unit 1060-204price $1,013square feet 609availibility Now
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Unit 1170-314price $1,013square feet 609availibility Now
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Unit 1020-211price $1,023square feet 609availibility Oct 7
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Unit 1060-213price $1,038square feet 726availibility Oct 7
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Unit 1060-312price $1,184square feet 907availibility Now
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Unit 1060-201price $1,184square feet 907availibility Now
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Unit 1060-209price $1,184square feet 907availibility Now
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Unit 1265CPprice $1,454square feet 1,078availibility Now
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Unit 1309CPprice $1,454square feet 1,078availibility Now
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Unit 1317CPprice $1,454square feet 1,078availibility Now
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Administrative FeeNon-Refundable$40
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Application FeeNon-Refundable$50
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Security Deposit Fee$500
- Dogs Allowed
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Monthly pet fee$40
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Pet deposit$300
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Pet Limit2
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Comments:Pet deposit and fees are starting points and are subject to adjustment. Call us today and press option 1 to learn more about our pet policies and fees. | Restrictions: None
- Cats Allowed
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Monthly pet fee$40
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Pet deposit$300
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Pet Limit2
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Comments:Pet deposit and fees are starting points and are subject to adjustment. Call us today and press option 1 to learn more about our pet policies and fees. | Restrictions: None
- Parking
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Surface Lot--
Details
Property Information
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Built in 2022
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324 units/3 stories
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About Blue Ridge Commons
Welcome to Blue Ridge Commons in Altoona, IA, where modern style and everyday comfort come together. Choose from spacious studio, one, two, or three-bedroom apartments and townhomes with sleek finishes. Enjoy a resort-style pool, fitness center, clubhouse, and game room. Just minutes from Adventureland, the Outlets of Des Moines, and top local dining, this community puts you close to it all.
Blue Ridge Commons is an apartment community located in Polk County and the 50009 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Southeast Polk Community attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Ceiling Fan
- Air Conditioner
- Elevators (Buildings 1020 and 1110)
- Wheelchair Access
- Efficient Appliances
- Carpeting
- Off Street Parking
- Large Closets
- Patio/Balcony
- Electronic Thermostat
Contact
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Elevator
Playground
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Recycling
- Elevator
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Playground
- Gameroom
- Sundeck
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Microwave
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Cable Ready
- Handrails
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Vinyl Flooring
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
- Patio
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Recycling
- Elevator
- Clubhouse
- Sundeck
- Courtyard
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Playground
- Gameroom
- Ceiling Fan
- Air Conditioner
- Elevators (Buildings 1020 and 1110)
- Wheelchair Access
- Efficient Appliances
- Carpeting
- Off Street Parking
- Large Closets
- Patio/Balcony
- Electronic Thermostat
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans
- Cable Ready
- Handrails
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Vinyl Flooring
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
- Patio
Monday | 10am - 6pm |
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Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
Friday | 10am - 6pm |
Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
Sunday | Closed |
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.
Learn more about living in AltoonaColleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
Drive: | 14 min | 9.4 mi | |
Drive: | 18 min | 10.2 mi | |
Drive: | 18 min | 10.3 mi | |
Drive: | 21 min | 11.6 mi |

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Property Ratings at Blue Ridge Commons
Property was developed in a nature that shows money grab. Garages are available for apartment tenants, but not enough for all units. Cheap materials were used in construction, basic appliances installed into the units. Landscaping is terrible. Standing water in grassy areas, parking is limited. Disabled vehicles take up parking spaces. With the high rent, I’m expecting high quality units and common spaces. The quality of the gym and pool area is below what it should be, especially when rent is this high. This property should have been all apartments or all townhomes, not both. Here’s to hope new property management can turn this property around.
Property Manager at Blue Ridge Commons, Responded To This Review
We're sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction with our property's condition and amenities. Your feedback helps us identify areas for improvement, such as the landscaping issue you mentioned and providing more equal distribution of parking spaces. While we strive to offer quality accommodations at a competitive price, it appears we didn't meet your expectations. We are dedicated to making changes that improve our residents' experiences. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, as it will help us enhance future resident experiences.
This apartment complex is brand new. Nice amenities and staff. Understand there will be construction around as other buildings are built. Lived here for 1 year and is in a great location. Inside of building is kept clean and large parking lot.
Property Manager at Blue Ridge Commons, Responded To This Review
Thank you for or your kind words. It’s our pleasure to provide the best community and amenities to our residents, we’re so glad this commitment is reflected. We’re so grateful for your feedback!
When I first moved in I was promised many different things as amenities. None of those have been completed in 4 months. My AC has stopped working 4 times and this last time it stopped working, it has yet to be fixed and it's been a month, at some times it was almost 82 degrees. The apartment was dented and lots of things were in bad shape when I moved in. It was a new build when I moved in. The apartment manager does not care.
Property Manager at Blue Ridge Commons, Responded To This Review
Hello – We’re very sorry to hear your displeasure. We have passed this message along to our on-site staff. Please let them know or reach out to us if you would like to discuss your concerns further. Have a great rest of your day!
Blue Ridge Commons Photos
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Blue Ridge Commons
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3BR, 2BA - 1,280SF
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Studio - 465 SF
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1BR, 1BA - 602 SF
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1BR, 1BA - 602 SF
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1BR, 1BA - 602 SF
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2BR, 1.5BA - Townhome/1,078 SF
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2BR, 1.5BA - Townhome/1,078 SF
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2BR, 1.5BA - Townhome/1,078 SF
Models
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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2 Bedrooms
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Blue Ridge Commons has one to two bedrooms with rent ranges from $922/mo. to $1,955/mo.
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