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Average Rent in Altoona, WI & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 9 apartment communities in Altoona, WI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,525/mo
▲ +1.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$945/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
73
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Altoona, WI
3 listed units across 2 buildings in Altoona, WI dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $162/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Current Apartments | Unit 1, Studio | $1,350 | $1,050 | $300 |
| The Current Apartments | Unit 3, Two Bedroom | $1,750 | $1,595 | $155 |
| Oakwood Ridge Apartments | Unit 303 | $1,625 | $1,595 | $30 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Altoona, WI
Compare average rent across Altoona, WI neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire 54701 | $1,608 | ▼ $10 | $1,250 | 3 | 26 |
| Eau Claire 54703 | $1,478 | ▼ $10 | $945 | 6 | 47 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Altoona, WI?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Altoona, WI is $1,525 per month across 9 apartment communities and 73 available units. Rents have increased $22 (1.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Westwinds Apartment Homes starting at $945/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,120/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,378/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,841/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,590/mo.
Prices range from $945 to $2,950 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 24 units are currently listed.
Altoona, WI Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,432 | - | 6 |
| July 2026 | $1,481 | +$49 | 9 |
| August 2026 | $1,479 | -$2 | 9 |
| September 2026 | $1,499 | +$20 | 8 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Altoona, WI
Rent Prices by Apartment in Altoona, WI
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwinds Apartment Homes | $945/mo | $1,081/mo | 7 | 3.8 |
| Cannery Square | $1,040/mo | $1,370/mo | 9 | 4.3 |
| The Current Apartments | $1,050/mo | $1,323/mo | 3 | 4.3 |
| Andante Apartments | $1,075/mo | $1,720/mo | 13 | 4.5 |
| SCS Eau Claire | $1,175/mo | $1,554/mo | 14 | 4.8 |
| Paragon Apartments | $1,250/mo | $1,773/mo | 11 | 5 |
| Oakwood Ridge Apartments | $1,295/mo | $1,520/mo | 5 | 3.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Altoona, WI
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$61,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,525/mo.
Comfortable income
$73,000/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 9% 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) | $1,525 |
| Utilities | $296 |
| Groceries | $507 |
| Transportation | $705 |
| Healthcare | $344 |
| Other goods and services | $550 |
| Estimated total | $3,927/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.
Google Search Trends for Altoona, WI Apartments
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