Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 29, 2026
Average rent in
Altavista, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Altavista
$1,150/mo
88%vs previous year
The average rent in Altavista is $1,150 per month as of August 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $775 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Altavista
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Altavista rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Altavista, VA
Average rent prices in Altavista have increased by 25% over the last month and have increased by 88% 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 $850, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Altavista run $675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 | - | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,090 | 1% | 73% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | 16% | 43% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 |  27% | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,995 | 10% | - |
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 | $850 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,800 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$895
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,090
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
73%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
43%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
27%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
10%
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
$850
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
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
40%lower than the national median
25%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Altavista, VA is 21% lower than the median rent in Bedford, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,450
23%$1,400
3%$1,150
25%$1,310
8%$1,200
4%$1,495
14%$1,272
18%$950
2%$1,470
28%$1,465
36%$1,395
17%$1,425
20%Discover rentals in Altavista, VA
3d ago
House for rent in Altavista
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,750
$1,450
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
1534 Main St, Altavista, VA 24517
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Altavista
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,750
$1,450
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
1300 Lola Ave, Altavista, VA 24517
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Altavista
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,875
House for rent
4d ago
78 Oak Ridge Dr, Altavista, VA 24517
1 bed
1 bath
$675–$700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Altavista
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,750
$1,450
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Altavista
4 beds
2 baths
$2,300
$2,100
Price drop
House 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 $1,150 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Altavista?
Average rent prices in Altavista have increased by 25% over the last month and have increased by 88% since last year.
How does Altavista rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Altavista is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $775 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 $46,000/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).