Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Altoona, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Altoona
$1,067/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Altoona is $1,067 per month as of October 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $832 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Altoona
24
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Altoona rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Altoona, IA
Average rent prices in Altoona have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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
Altoona, IA
Rent prices in Altoona vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Altoona is $1,029, whereas a house costs $2,247. 1-bedroom apartments in Altoona run $1,010 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $999.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 |  6% | 28% | |
1 bedroom | $1,044 | No Change | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,029 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | 15% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 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 Altoona, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,029 | 1% | 7% | |
Condos | $950 | 22% | - | |
Houses | $2,247 | No Change | 11% |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,044
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,029
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
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 Altoona, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,029
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
22%
Houses
Average rent
$2,247
Last year
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Altoona, IA, 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 Altoona, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Altoona and Ankeny by all bedroom counts and property types.
Altoona
44%lower than the national median
24%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Altoona, IA is 26% lower than the median rent in Ankeny, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,448
5%$1,245
2%$1,535
54%$975
2%$1,575
16%$955
14%$1,544
3%$1,825
4%$1,490
10%$1,412
9%$1,360
8%$1,275
6%Discover rentals in Altoona, IA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Altoona
400 3rd Ave Sw #6, Altoona, IA 50009
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
901 7th Ave Se, Altoona, IA 50009
2 beds
1 bath
$950
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
Verified
401 2nd St Nw, Altoona, IA 50009
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,025–$1,175
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
1523 Bailie Ln Sw, Altoona, IA 50009
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
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 Altoona
203 3rd St Se #2B, Altoona, IA 50009
2 beds
1 bath
$1,749
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
4d ago
415 Center Pl Sw, Altoona, IA 50009
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075–$1,100
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
10h ago
807 14th Ave Nw, Altoona, IA 50009
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$1,060
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
17h ago
1002 4th St Sw, Altoona, IA 50009
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$810–$895
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
Verified
401 2nd St Nw, Altoona, IA 50009
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,025–$1,175
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
1523 Bailie Ln Sw, Altoona, IA 50009
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
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
10h ago
807 14th Ave Nw, Altoona, IA 50009
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$1,060
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
17h ago
1002 4th St Sw, Altoona, IA 50009
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$810–$895
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
Verified
401 2nd St Nw, Altoona, IA 50009
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,025–$1,175
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
Verified
108 5th Ave Nw, Altoona, IA 50009
1–3 beds
1 bath
$965–$1,299
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
Verified
2725 16th St Sw #NA, Altoona, IA 50009
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 30
5d+ ago
1523 Bailie Ln Sw, Altoona, IA 50009
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
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
Verified
401 2nd St Nw, Altoona, IA 50009
3 beds
2 baths
$1,175
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
Verified
108 5th Ave Nw, Altoona, IA 50009
3 beds
1 bath
$1,299
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
1523 Bailie Ln Sw, Altoona, IA 50009
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
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
17h ago
1002 4th St Sw, Altoona, IA 50009
1 bed
1 bath
$825–$895
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 Altoona, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Altoona rental market.
How much is rent in Altoona?
The average rent in Altoona is $1,067 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Altoona?
Average rent prices in Altoona have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Altoona rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Altoona is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $832 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Altoona?
To comfortably afford rent in Altoona, 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).