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Rental Market Trends in Altoona, WI

What is the average rent in Altoona, WI?

$1,363/month

Average Rent

862 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Altoona, WI is $1,363 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Altoona more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Altoona, you can expect to pay about $979 per month for a studio, $1,363 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,516 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,693 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$979/month
452 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,363/month
862 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,516/month
1,187 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,693/month
1,416 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,166/month
2,093 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Altoona, WI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $26 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Altoona, WI
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Altoona, WI
Percentage*
Rent Range
17% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
42% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Altoona, WI?

Because the average rent in Altoona is $1,363, you’ll want to make about $4,543 per month or $54,516 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Altoona, WI

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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