Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Altoona, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Altoona

$1,195/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Altoona is $1,195 per month as of August 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $715 less per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Altoona

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Altoona rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Altoona, WI

Average rent prices in Altoona have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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, WI

Rent prices in Altoona vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Altoona is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Altoona run $985 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.

Listings

Studio

$855

133%

126%

1 bedroom

$1,195

5%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,195

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$1,425

10%

27%

4 bedroom

$520

5%

60%

Studio

Average rent

$855

Last 30 days

133%

Last year

126%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$520

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

60%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Altoona, WI, 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, WI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Altoona and Amery by all bedroom counts and property types.

Altoona

Median rent price$1,195
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,660
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Altoona, WI is 28% lower than the median rent in Amery, WI.

Discover rentals in Altoona, WI

1519 Lynn Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Altoona

1519 Lynn Ave #B, Altoona, WI 54720

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

1144-1166 Sunset Ln - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1144-1166 Sunset Ln

1144 Sunset Ln, Altoona, WI 54720

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

1136 5th St E - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

1136 5th St E

1136 5th St E, Altoona, WI 54720

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

1128 5th St E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

1128 5th St E

1128 5th St E, Altoona, WI 54720

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Altoona, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Altoona rental market.

How much is rent in Altoona?

The average rent in Altoona is $1,195 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Altoona?

Average rent prices in Altoona have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Altoona rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Altoona is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $715 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 $48,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Altoona