Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Altoona, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Altoona
$1,100/mo
21%vs previous year
The average rent in Altoona is $1,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Altoona
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 21% 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 $1,849. 1-bedroom apartments in Altoona run $989 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,029.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $992 | 2% | 83% | |
1 bedroom | $1,225 | 1% | 50% | |
2 bedroom | $1,050 | No Change | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $1,695 | 2% |  4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,295 | 1% | 13% |
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 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,849 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$992
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
83%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
50%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
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
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,849
Last 30 days
7%
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
42%lower than the national median
27%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Altoona, IA is 21% lower than the median rent in Ankeny, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,395
6%$1,350
3%$1,287
15%$995
17%$1,637
8%$870
11%$1,448
3%$1,922
1%$1,465
30%$1,412
4%$1,342
3%$1,375
14%Discover rentals in Altoona, IA
3d ago
1030 Greenway Ct, Altoona, IA 50009
2–3 beds
1 bath
$836–$1,585
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
901 7th Ave Se, Altoona, IA 50009
2 beds
1 bath
$855
Apartment for rent
2d ago
500 5th Ave Sw, Altoona, IA 50009
1–2 beds
1 bath
$899–$1,039
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
108 5th Ave Nw, Altoona, IA 50009
1–3 beds
1 bath
$989–$1,299
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Altoona
203 3rd St Se #2B, Altoona, IA 50009
2 beds
1 bath
$1,849
House for rent
2d ago
415 Center Pl Sw, Altoona, IA 50009
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075–$1,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1002 4th St Sw, Altoona, IA 50009
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$810–$960
Apartment for rent
3d ago
807 14th Ave Nw, Altoona, IA 50009
1 bed
1 bath
$810–$875
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
401 2nd St Nw, Altoona, IA 50009
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,025–$1,175
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Altoona
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,695
House for rent
Available Aug 20
2d ago
1827 1825, 1827 and 1841 - 34th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009
2 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1002 4th St Sw, Altoona, IA 50009
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$810–$960
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
401 2nd St Nw, Altoona, IA 50009
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,025–$1,175
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
108 5th Ave Nw, Altoona, IA 50009
1–3 beds
1 bath
$989–$1,299
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1002 4th St Sw, Altoona, IA 50009
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$810–$960
Apartment for rent
3d ago
807 14th Ave Nw, Altoona, IA 50009
1 bed
1 bath
$810–$875
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
108 5th Ave Nw, Altoona, IA 50009
3 beds
1 bath
$1,299
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
401 2nd St Nw, Altoona, IA 50009
3 beds
2 baths
$1,175
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1002 4th St Sw, Altoona, IA 50009
1 bed
1 bath
$810–$835
Apartment for rent
3d ago
901 7th Ave Se, Altoona, IA 50009
2 beds
1 bath
$855
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 $1,100 per month as of September 12, 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 21% since last year.
How does Altoona rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Altoona is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $44,000/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).