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1404 Hayden Ave

AFR Apartments

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402 4th St E, Unit 2

1112 Devney Dr

1128 5th St E

City Line Heights

202 Washington St

1006 Graham Ave

1325 State St
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516 Cochrane St, Unit 516.5 Cochrane

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611 Germania St, Unit 2

532 Franklin St

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644 Galloway St, Unit 3

705 E Grand Ave

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846 E Grand Ave, Unit 2

1104 Birch St

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821 Ravencrest Ave, Unit 821 Ravencrest

927 E Grand Ave

417 Washington St Apartments
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836 Evergreen St, Unit 836.5

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913 Graham Ave, Unit 913

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1710 Goff Ave, Unit 3

4004 Clay St

4716 Kappus Dr

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3202 Brian St, Unit 11

Seven1Five

Southridge East Apartments

Alto Station

1520 S Farwell St
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4704 Speros Ln

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1023 E Grand Ave, Unit 1023

4918 Coventry Ct

Autumn Ridge

Otter Creek Apartments

2402 Golf Rd

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4937 Coventry Ct, Unit 4937 #2

527 E Lexington Blvd

2316 Golf Rd

Meadows at Otter Creek
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4528 Speros Ln

4526 Speros Ln

2514-2516 Skeels Ave

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1914 Hopkins Ave, Unit 1914

543 McDonough St

Prairie Park Apartments

Eau Claire Oakwood Homes

Winsor Drive Apartments

415 Putnam St

454 Summit Ave
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Altoona, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Altoona?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Altoona Studio Apartments | $1,075 | $650 | $1,250 |
| Cheap Altoona 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $700 | $2,450 |
| Cheap Altoona 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $900 | $3,200 |
| Cheap Altoona 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $525 | $2,495 |
| Cheap Altoona 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $475 | $1,660 |
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Cheapest Available Altoona Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Altoona, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at 1404 Hayden Ave priced from $950. Seven1Five in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Altoona apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1404 Hayden Ave | #1 | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Seven1Five | The Hudson | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Southridge East Apartments | 2Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
| Alto Station | S2-Studio/1 Bath Income Restricted 120% | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Otter Creek Apartments | Two Bedroom Upper | 2BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Meadows at Otter Creek | One bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| AFR Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altoona, WI
As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altoona area is the $0.87 price per square foot 1203 S Farwell St Model at 1203 S Farwell St, Unit 1203 in the in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Altoona apartment is the 818 S Barstow St Model at 818 S Barstow St, Unit 818 S Barstow St #3 starting at $1,372 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Altoona apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1203 S Farwell St, Unit 1203 | 1203 S Farwell St | 4BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 818 S Barstow St, Unit 818 S Barstow St #3 | 818 S Barstow St | 4BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Galloway Flats | Ruby | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Prairie Heights Residences | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Southridge East Apartments | 2Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 1710 Goff Ave, Unit 3 | 1710 Goff Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Otter Creek Apartments | Two Bedroom Upper | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 1128 5th St E | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 3219 Brian St | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 836 Evergreen St, Unit 836.5 | 836 Evergreen St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Altoona Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Altoona?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Altoona is at Seven1Five listed at $975.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Altoona Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Altoona Apartment is $1,075 at Meadows at Otter Creek.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Altoona Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Altoona is starting from $875 at 1128 5th St E.
What is the most affordable Altoona Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Altoona Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Prairie Heights Residences and starts from $1,275.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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