Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 15, 2026
Average rent in
Altavista, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 15, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Altavista
$1,375/mo
90%vs previous year
The average rent in Altavista is $1,375 per month as of October 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Altavista
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Altavista rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Altavista, VA
Average rent prices in Altavista have decreased by 22% over the last month and have increased by 90% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Altavista, VA
Rent prices in Altavista vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Altavista is $1,157, whereas a house costs $1,699. 1-bedroom apartments in Altavista run $860 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,225.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 | - | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,015 | 3% | 63% | |
2 bedroom | $1,175 |  6% | 50% | |
3 bedroom | $1,597 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,995 | 3% | 7% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Altavista, VA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,157 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,699 | 16% | 8% |
Studio
Average rent
$895
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,015
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
63%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
50%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,597
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Altavista, VA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,157
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,699
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Altavista, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Altavista, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Altavista and Bedford by all bedroom counts and property types.
Altavista
28%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Altavista, VA is 25% higher than the median rent in Bedford, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,097
5%$1,301
14%$1,025
10%$1,590
6%$1,250
7%$1,430
9%$1,695
14%$950
6%$1,155
57%$1,400
15%$1,412
2%$1,600
23%Discover rentals in Altavista, VA
13h ago
1200 Avondale Dr, Altavista, VA 24517
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
78 Oak Ridge Dr, Altavista, VA 24517
1 bed
1 bath
$675–$700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
78 Oak Ridge Dr, Altavista, VA 24517
1 bed
1 bath
$675–$700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Altavista
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,875
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Altavista
2 beds
2 baths
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
13h ago
1200 Avondale Dr, Altavista, VA 24517
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Altavista, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Altavista rental market.
How much is rent in Altavista?
The average rent in Altavista is $1,375 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Altavista?
Average rent prices in Altavista have decreased by 22% over the last month and have increased by 90% since last year.
How does Altavista rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Altavista is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Altavista?
To comfortably afford rent in Altavista, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).