Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 11, 2026
Average rent in
Altavista, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Altavista
$1,075/mo
39%vs previous year
The average rent in Altavista is $1,075 per month as of July 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $875 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Altavista
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Altavista rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Altavista, VA
Average rent prices in Altavista have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 39% 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 $795, whereas a house costs $1,812. 1-bedroom apartments in Altavista run $600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $795 |  5% | 53% | |
2 bedroom | $1,138 | 12% | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $1,795 | 2% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,350 | No Change | - |
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 | $795 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,499 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,812 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$895
1 bedroom
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
53%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,138
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
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
$795
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,499
Houses
Average rent
$1,812
Last 30 days
1%
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
45%lower than the national median
48%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Altavista, VA is 6% higher than the median rent in Bedford, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$1,225
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9%$1,450
11%$1,138
26%$950
13%$1,465
32%$1,350
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11%$1,455
19%Discover rentals in Altavista, VA
1d ago
1300 Lola Ave, Altavista, VA 24517
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Altavista
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Altavista
1940 Wards Rd, Altavista, VA 24517
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
House for rent in Altavista
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,150
$1,950
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Altavista
1940 Wards Rd, Altavista, VA 24517
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
House for rent in Altavista
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,150
$1,950
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
1300 Lola Ave, Altavista, VA 24517
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Altavista
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,875
House for rent
23h ago
411 409/411 Novelty St, Altavista, VA 24517
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
23h ago
411 409/411 Novelty St, Altavista, VA 24517
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1300 Lola Ave, Altavista, VA 24517
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Altavista
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,150
$1,950
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Altavista
2 beds
1 bath
$750
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 $1,075 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Altavista?
Average rent prices in Altavista have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 39% since last year.
How does Altavista rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Altavista is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $875 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 $43,000/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).