Apartments for Rent in Altoona, IA

Prices and availability in Altoona, IA were last updated on 10 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Altoona, IA are: Altoona Towers, Redwood Altoona, Oakland Pointe, The Barclay and Blue Ridge Commons.

The average rent in Altoona, IA is $1,235.

The price range for a studio apartment in Altoona, IA is between $799 and $1,476.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Altoona, IA is between $906 and $2,250.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Altoona, IA is between $865 and $2,904.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Altoona, IA is between $1,175 and $2,683.

In Altoona, 31% of the residents are renting compared to 69% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 12% of Altoona's rentals, 72% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 13% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Altoona is 20 years old, with 58% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Altoona are around 2% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 31% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 49% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.