Average Rent in Altoona, WI
10 apartment buildings, 69 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Altoona, WICheapest
$945/mo
Westwinds Apartment Homes
Properties
10
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Units
69
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
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Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Altoona, WI Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Westwinds Apartment Homes
2215 Folsom St, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
Andante Apartments
100 N Farwell St, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
The Current Apartments
1750 N Oxford Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
Cannery Square
2016 N Oxford Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
SCS Eau Claire
4395 Christopher Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
The Clubhouse
1885 Whistling Straits Ct, Altoona, WI 54720, USA
Paragon Apartments
5200 Old Town Hall Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westwinds Apartment Homes 2215 Folsom St, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA | $945 | $1,073 | $1.40/ft² | 3.8 (55) | 9 |
| 2 | Andante Apartments 100 N Farwell St, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA | $1,015 | $1,650 | $2.63/ft² | 4.5 (38) | 25 |
| 3 | The Current Apartments 1750 N Oxford Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA | $1,025 | $1,331 | $1.77/ft² | 4.3 (27) | 7 |
| 4 | Cannery Square 2016 N Oxford Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA | $1,040 | $1,553 | $1.94/ft² | 4.3 (6) | 12 |
| 5 | SCS Eau Claire 4395 Christopher Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA | $1,199 as of Oct 1 | $1,593 | $1.59/ft² | 4.8 (33) | 12 |
| 6 | The Clubhouse 1885 Whistling Straits Ct, Altoona, WI 54720, USA | $1,222 | $1,418 | $1.40/ft² | 5 (8) | 11 |
| 7 | Paragon Apartments 5200 Old Town Hall Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA | $1,250 as of Sep 30 | $1,735 | $1.99/ft² | 5 (12) | 10 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Westwinds Apartment Homes
3.8 (55)2215 Folsom St, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
Andante Apartments
4.5 (38)100 N Farwell St, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
The Current Apartments
4.3 (27)1750 N Oxford Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
Cannery Square
4.3 (6)2016 N Oxford Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
SCS Eau Claire
4.8 (33)4395 Christopher Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
The Clubhouse
5 (8)1885 Whistling Straits Ct, Altoona, WI 54720, USA
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Altoona, WI neighborhoods
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Altoona, WI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Altoona, WI is $1,478 per month, based on 69 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $945 at Westwinds Apartment Homes to $2,950 at Andante Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,142/mo | $945/mo | 17 |
| 1 Bed | $1,386/mo | $1,045/mo | 29 |
| 2 Bed | $1,869/mo | $1,145/mo | 21 |
| 3 Bed | $1,542/mo | $1,295/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Altoona, WI, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Altoona, WI averages $1,386/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,869/mo. At the local median household income of $80,126, that works out to 22% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Altoona, WI at $1,157/mo. The current tracked market average runs 28% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Altoona, WI while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Altoona, WI?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$59,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,478/mo.
Comfortable income
$71,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($945/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Median household income in Altoona, WI is $80,126 , about 13% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Altoona, WI
Overall prices in Altoona, WI runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Altoona, WI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,478 |
| Utilities | $296 |
| Groceries | $507 |
| Transportation | $705 |
| Healthcare | $344 |
| Other goods and services | $550 |
| Estimated total | $3,880/mo |
Population
8,750
Median household income
$80,126
Census median rent
$1,157/mo
Census rent burden
23.8%
Median age
36.4
Mean commute
17 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Wisconsin
How Altoona, WI rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Altoona, WI | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $2,029 | +37% | -3.1% | 33 |
| Waukesha, WI | $1,674 | +13% | -3.1% | 14 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $2,493 | +69% | +7% | 8 |
| West Allis, WI | $1,621 | +10% | -4% | 7 |
| Wauwatosa, WI | $2,049 | +39% | -3.8% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Altoona, WI?
The average rent in Altoona, WI is $1,478 per month, based on 69 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Altoona, WI?
The median asking rent in Altoona, WI is $1,400 per month, computed from 69 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,478/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Altoona, WI?
The lowest available rent in Altoona, WI starts at $945 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Altoona, WI?
1-bedroom apartments in Altoona, WI average $1,386/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,045/mo across 29 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Altoona, WI?
2-bedroom apartments in Altoona, WI average $1,869/mo. Units start from $1,145/mo across 21 units currently listed.
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