I'm going to break ranks here and say that for a front wheel, cheap is probably just fine. Now, I know how to true and tension a wheel quite well, and given that, I've used some pretty s***ty wheels (single-wall rim, galvanized spokes, etc.) for plenty of miles with zero problem.

For a rear wheel, I'd worry more about quality. But front wheels are under very little stress unless you hit a major pothole. But the spokes on a front wheel don't need to deal with unequal tension (from dishing) or with transmitting torque from hub to rim (from chain drive).

IF you are proficient at tensioning spokes, I'd recommend you go with the $25 Altus-hub wheel, straight-up.