Prairie Heights
3277 Birch St,
Eau Claire, WI 54703
$1,275 - $1,895 | 1-3 Beds
Altoona
Altoona, WI
Area Guide
Altoona combines big city convenience with the allure of a nearby lake
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Altoona is a vibrant Wisconsin town that neighbors the city of Eau Claire in the state’s northwestern reaches. The city occupies an interesting section of land, resting between Lake Altoona to the north, Eau Claire and the Chippewa River to the west, and a sprawling rural landscape to the south. Altoona’s relatively low crime rate, fantastic public schools, and unique mix of outdoor destinations and urban attractions makes it a top choice for renters of all types. Looking for a townhome rental near the city? Or an apartment with quick access to the lake? You’ll find a fit here.
The majority of Altoona is residential, punctuated by well-maintained parks like Cinder City Park. But along U.S. Highway 53 you’ll find plenty of recognizable restaurants and stores. Just to the south sits Oakwood Mall, a bustling retail center that keeps both Eau Claire and Altoona residents entertained.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Altoona, WI is $1,087 for a studio, $1,342 for one bedroom, $1,537 for two bedrooms, and $1,701 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Altoona has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,342/month
860 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,633/month
1,415 Sq Ft
Transportation
30
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
36
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades 4-5
280 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-3
646 Students
3
Public
Grades 6-8
401 Students
6
Public
Grades 9-12
564 Students
6
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- L.E. Phillips Planetarium
- Children's Museum of Eau Claire
- Hobbs Observatory
- Beaver Creek Reserve
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.