Average Rent in Altoona, WI
13 apartment buildings, 47 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily. 6 more available with Average Rent Pro
Avg Rent
$1,562/mo
Cheapest
$925/mo
Properties
13
Units
47
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Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 13 properties in Altoona, WI.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Altoona, WI Rent Prices
All 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Westwinds Apartment Homes
2215 Folsom St, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
The Current Apartments
1750 N Oxford Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
SCS Eau Claire
4395 Christopher Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
Oakwood Ridge Apartments
4932 Bullis Farm Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
Galloway Flats
2775 Patrick John Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
Riverbend Rentals & Property Management
2620 Fairway Dr Suite 1, Altoona, WI 54720, USA
Woodsedge Apartments
2510 Boardwalk Cir, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westwinds Apartment Homes 2215 Folsom St, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA | $925 | $1,088 | $1.35 | 3.8 (55) | 3 |
| 2 | The Current Apartments 1750 N Oxford Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA | $995 | $1,305 | $2.34 | 4.3 (27) | 3 |
| 3 | SCS Eau Claire 4395 Christopher Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA | $1,195 | $1,506 | $1.62 | 4.8 (33) | 13 |
| 4 | Oakwood Ridge Apartments 4932 Bullis Farm Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA | $1,275 | $1,275 | $1.87 | 3.8 (10) | 1 |
| 5 | Galloway Flats 2775 Patrick John Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA | $1,295 | $1,664 | $1.47 | 5 (3) | 12 |
| 6 | Riverbend Rentals & Property Management 2620 Fairway Dr Suite 1, Altoona, WI 54720, USA | $1,355 | $1,828 | $2.15 | 3.5 (105) | 2 |
| 7 | Woodsedge Apartments 2510 Boardwalk Cir, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA | $1,435 | $1,467 | $1.43 | 4.2 (59) | 7 |
Explore Each Property
Westwinds Apartment Homes
3.8 (55)2215 Folsom St, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
The Current Apartments
4.3 (27)1750 N Oxford Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
SCS Eau Claire
4.8 (33)4395 Christopher Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54703, USA
Oakwood Ridge Apartments
3.8 (10)4932 Bullis Farm Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
Galloway Flats
5 (3)2775 Patrick John Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
Riverbend Rentals & Property Management
3.5 (105)2620 Fairway Dr Suite 1, Altoona, WI 54720, USA
Altoona, WI Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Altoona, WI is $1,562 per month, based on 47 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $925 at Westwinds Apartment Homes to $1,480 at Metro Crossing Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,099/mo | $925/mo | 4 |
| 1 Bed | $1,307/mo | $1,045/mo | 12 |
| 2 Bed | $1,736/mo | $1,480/mo | 20 |
| 3 Bed | $1,445/mo | $1,295/mo | 8 |
| 4 Bed | $2,353/mo | $2,340/mo | 3 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 $1,307/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,736/mo. At the local median household income of $80,126, that works out to 23% 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 35% 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
$62,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,562/mo.
Comfortable income
$75,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($925/mo), you need to earn at least $37,000/year.
Median household income in Altoona, WI is $80,126 , about 7% 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) | $1,562 |
| Utilities | $296 |
| Groceries | $507 |
| Transportation | $705 |
| Healthcare | $344 |
| Other goods and services | $550 |
| Estimated total | $3,964/mo |
Population
8,750
Median household income
$80,126
Census median rent
$1,157/mo
Rent as % of income
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 | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $2,792 | +79% | 8 |
| Kenosha, WI | $1,809 | +16% | 6 |
| Waukesha, WI | $1,525 | -2% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Altoona, WI?
The average rent in Altoona, WI is $1,562 per month, based on 47 units across 13 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Altoona, WI?
The lowest available rent in Altoona, WI starts at $925 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Altoona, WI?
1-bedroom apartments in Altoona, WI average $1,307/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,045/mo across 12 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Altoona, WI?
2-bedroom apartments in Altoona, WI average $1,736/mo. Units start from $1,480/mo across 20 units currently listed.
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