Altoona, IA rental market

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Last updated August 29, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Altoona, IA is $1,393.

Average rent

$1,393

Month-over-month change

+$37

Year-over-year change

-$202

Available rentals

32

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $800 to $2,800.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7001
$8001
$9003
$1,0002
$1,1002
$1,2004
$1,3005
$1,6001
$1,8001
$1,9001
$2,1003
$2,3002
$2,4004
$2,5003
$2,6002
$2,7001
$2,800+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $202 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,291$1,201
Feb$1,200$1,295
Mar$1,305$1,600
Apr$1,340$1,625
May$1,625$1,495
Jun$1,547$1,499
Jul$1,300$1,534
Aug$1,772$1,430
Sep$1,595No data
Oct$1,650No data
Nov$1,595No data
Dec$1,771No data

Market temperature

The Altoona, IA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Altoona, IA is 34% lower than the national average.

Altoona, IAvs.

$1,393

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Altoona, IA?

The average rent in Altoona, IA is $1,393.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Altoona, IA?

Houses in Altoona, IA rent between $800 - $2,800 with an average rent of $1,393.

3. How has the rent in Altoona, IA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Altoona, IA decreased by $202

4. How much has the rent in Altoona, IA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Altoona, IA increased by $37

5. How many available rentals are there in Altoona, IA?

There are currently 32 rentals available in Altoona, IA.

6. How do rent prices in Altoona, IA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Altoona, IA is $1,393 — 33.67% lower the national average of $2,100.