
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Altoona, PA from $400 (19 Rentals)
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220 Lloyd St, Unit Basement - Ground Level

101 Crawford Ave, Unit 1

1529 18th St, Unit Apt 1

Logan Hills Apartments

203 3rd Ave, Unit Unit2
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City Hall Commons - (814) 943-6171

Triangle Building

110 S Lloyd St

Russell Building

42 Hazel St

908 Main St
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R2617 Bedford St

1452-1454 Franklin St

504 1st St

337 Decker Ave

722 E Oakmont Blvd

926 Bloom St
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307 Market St
Altoona, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Altoona?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Altoona Studio Apartments | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Cheap Altoona 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,069 | $725 | $1,453 |
| Cheap Altoona 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,093 | $760 | $1,638 |
| Cheap Altoona 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,344 | $825 | $1,838 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Altoona, PA
Pricing Updated: 08/03/2026Current apartment rentals in the Altoona, PA area range in price from $635 to $1,725 with an overall median price of $775. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Altoona Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Altoona | $775 | $635 | 3 |
Cheapest Available Altoona Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Altoona, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Mountain View in the Downtown Altoona neighborhood priced from $925. 106 Beckman Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Altoona apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View | Unfurnished | 2BR,2BA | $925 |
| 106 Beckman Dr | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,075 |
| Allegheny One Apartments | 2 bed, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Walton Heights | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,298 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altoona, PA
As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altoona area is the $0.89 price per square foot 896 29th St Model at 896 29th St, Unit 896 in the in the Downtown Altoona neighborhood starting from $890. The second greatest value Altoona apartment is the 220 Lloyd St Model at 220 Lloyd St, Unit Basement - Ground Level starting at $725 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Downtown Altoona 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 896 29th St, Unit 896 | 896 29th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| 220 Lloyd St, Unit Basement - Ground Level | 220 Lloyd St | 1BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| Altoona Student Housing | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.46 |
| Walton Heights | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| 203 3rd Ave, Unit Unit2 | 203 3rd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| 106 Beckman Dr | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Mountain View | Unfurnished | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| 1624 19th Ave | 1 Bedroom Regular | 1BR,0.5BA | $2.33 |
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