What is the average apartment size in Altoona?

The average size for a Altoona, IA apartment is 942 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Altoona?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Altoona is $1,336 per month, a 5.77% increase from last year’s average of $1,263.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Altoona?

In Altoona, studios rent for $865 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,107 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,390 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,641 per month

What is the average apartment size in Altoona?

The typical apartment in Altoona offers about 942 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Altoona?

Studio apartments in Altoona average 363 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 679 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,018 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,249 sq. ft.

Altoona, IA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Altoona?

The typical rent budget in Altoona ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Altoona?

In Altoona, 32% of households rent while 68% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Altoona is $1,336, a 5.77% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,263.

Studio Apartments at $865 offer the most budget-friendly option with 363 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 679 square feet for $1,107, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,390 offer 1,018 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,249 sq ft) for $1,641, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Altoona, IA

Last updated: October 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,336	942 sq. ft.
Studio	$865	363 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,107	679 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,390	1,018 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,641	1,249 sq. ft.

Altoona, IA rent trends

Rental prices in Altoona, IA have increased by 5.77% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,263 to $1,336.

What's the typical rent budget in Altoona, IA?

The largest share of rentals in Altoona, IA (42%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Altoona, IA?

2,493 or 32% of the households in Altoona, IA are renter-occupied while 5,372 or 68% are owner-occupied.

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How Altoona Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Altoona	$1,336
Ankeny	$1,346
Council Bluffs	$1,265
Waukee	$1,378
Des Moines	$1,100
Ames	$1,316
West Des Moines	$1,259
Davenport	$1,040
Iowa City	$1,476
Grimes, IA	$1,277
Urbandale, IA	$1,058
Johnston, IA	$1,350

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Altoona apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.