Apartments For Rent in Altoona, IA

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Apartments For Rent Near Altoona, IA

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What Locals Say about Altoona

  • Gq6kwxb4dk
    "People always walk dogs around my neighborhood. They all have them on leaches and have a number of walking paths for them to enjoy"
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  • Gq6kwxb4dk
    "People walk dogs on leashes all the time. Nice paths to walk them. Leaches are required in the area"
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  • Gq6kwxb4dk
    "You see people walking dogs all the time. Dogs need to be on leashes Plenty of walking trails around"
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  • Gq6kwxb4dk
    "Parks, trails nice, neighborhoods are ok but some think they are better. Lots of people don’t pay attention to speed so warn kids or keep eye on pets"
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  • Stacistrand
    "Awesome Community, filled with just enough amenities, but not too many to overcrowd the area. People are friendly. "
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  • Sdoyle
    "Extremely friendly neighborhood that have great walking trails around and very well maintained dog parks "
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  • Hannah W.
    "The fireworks display at Prairie Meadows is always fun and then Adventureland the next evening! Great local restaurants close by or you can have plenty more delivered right to you!"
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  • Jmsmith03
    "We have a unique amount of businesses mixed with an approximate 18,000 residents. We have community that is Public Safety orientated."
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  • Alexis V. Z.
    "look at elementary boundaries before buying a home, so you can change where to look if you don't want to go to certain elementary schools. if you want to live closer to more retail choices, move to Ankeny."
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  • Rexthetrex151
    "-theres a dog park behind campus i guess. -tons of bike trails. -lots of floral/trees n stuff to sniff"
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  • Brooke Y.
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time. Sidewalks are wide and not too close to the road to make owners or dogs uncomfortable. "
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  • Dymondcrystal
    "lots of kids of all ages. shopping. entertainment, and schools everything you need or want within 10 minutes"
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  • Sarah M.
    "there are lots of local family friendly events,schools, and all the stores are super close by. it's very convenient living."
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  • Rbissett83
    "There are families walking and a pond in the neighborhood, it's pretty idealistic. I don't want to live anywhere else. "
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  • Rbissett83
    "there are a lot of people who have dogs so if you walk the dog alot of other dogs will bark as you walk by but there is two dog parks near by."
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  • Ann R.
    "We have a lot of sidewalks and two paths that go around two ponds. It’s a dog friendly neighborhood."
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  • Lefleurhunter
    "We have Friends here that we play basketball with. And hangout with and spend the night. And we go to b- bops"
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  • Jesus L.
    "Nice area I have a 8 month old baby and want to move to a nice area like Altoona Iowa i love it here "
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  • kelsey m.
    "Friendly, good family neighborhood- we’ve lived here three years. Close to good schools and has plenty of things to do."
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  • Denis L.
    "Small town feel, neighborly, but close to everything you need. Best small town suburb in our area. Great schools and commute times. "
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  • Shelly
    "Safe, family friendly neighborhood close to parks and Sam Wise field! "
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  • martydkid
    "My husband and I recently purchased a home in the Venbury development in Altoona. We are very much looking forward to our retirement years in this peaceful area."
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  • looker1975
    "No young kids--what more could you ask for? Quiet and safe, everyone keeps to themselves. Clean and neat, well kept. Overall an excellent place to live."
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Average Rent Trends in Altoona, IA

Rent in Altoona, IA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Nov 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$1,499
Jul 2025$1,534
Aug 2025$1,430
Sep 2025$1,395
Oct 2025$1,400
Nov 2025$1,695
Dec 2025$1,650
Jan 2026$1,700
Feb 2026$1,650
Mar 2026$1,650
Apr 2026$1,789
May 2026$1,750
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Townhomes were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses and Apartments and Condos.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,047$1,443$1,775$2,375$1,750
Townhomes—$1,475$1,775—$1,775
Apartments and Condos—$1,849——$1,849
Houses—$895$1,799$2,375$1,799
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Altoona, IA

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Altoona, IA?
    The average rent of an apartment in Altoona, IA is $1,269 per month. This is about 34% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Altoona, IA?
    The average rent of a house in Altoona, IA is $1,799 per month. This is about 7% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Altoona, IA?
    The average rent of a townhome in Altoona, IA is $1,775 per month. This is about 8% lower than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Altoona, IA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Altoona, IA was lowest in Jan 2025 when it was $1,201 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Altoona, IA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Altoona, IA was highest in Nov 2025 when it was $1,695 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Altoona, IA?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Altoona, IA is $1,047 per month. That is about $39 less than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Altoona, IA?
    There are 38 available rental listings in Altoona, IA.
  • What are some zip codes in Altoona, IA?
    Altoona, IA includes zip codes such as: 50009.
  • What are some cities near Altoona, IA?
    Some nearby cities include: Pleasant Hill, Berwick, Mitchellville, Bondurant, Runnells. These cities may have more rental options to explore.