
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Altoona, PA from $400 (38 Rentals)
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Logan Hills Apartments

1023 22nd Ave

300-302-302 Bell Ave

2900 Broad Ave, Unit Rear

2900 Broad Ave

2206-08 3rd Ave

205 16th St, Unit 207-2nd Fl R

2023 5th Ave
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110 S 8th St

1515-1517 20th Ave

1110 S 16th St

1517 20th Ave, Unit 1515

2012 Pine Ave

1489 Washington Ave

600 College Park Dr

500 College Park Dr

Chatham Mews
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City Hall Commons - (814) 943-6171

Triangle Building

Mountain View

Cherry Grove

Wolf Court

Camelot Woods

2901 Maple Ave

1489 Washington Ave

1116-1118 Church Ave
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830 Railroad St

908 Main St

702 Don St

1695 Solomon Run Rd

126 Sunflower Ln

722 E Oakmont Blvd

701 Demuth St

537 Horner St

2008 Forest Hills Dr
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983 2nd St

145 Hudson 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 | $712 | $700 | $725 |
| Cheap Altoona 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,152 | $799 | $1,675 |
| Cheap Altoona 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,126 | $734 | $1,874 |
| Cheap Altoona 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,191 | $800 | $2,072 |
| Cheap Altoona 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,050 | $1,000 | $1,100 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Altoona, PA
Pricing Updated: 01/27/2026Current apartment rentals in the Altoona, PA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . 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 | $1,305 | $850 | 8 |
Cheapest Available Altoona Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Altoona, PA is a Studio unit found at Wehnwood Court Apartments priced from $700. Keith Hilltop Terrace 55+ Living in the Downtown Altoona neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $994. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Altoona apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wehnwood Court Apartments | Efficiency Single Occupancy | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Keith Hilltop Terrace 55+ Living | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $994 |
| Park Place Station | 106 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Walton Heights | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Town | 2BR,1BA | $1,229 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altoona, PA
As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altoona area is the $0.72 price per square foot 1517 20th Ave Model at 1517 20th Ave, Unit 1515 in the in the Downtown Altoona neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Altoona apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Keith Hilltop Terrace 55+ Living starting at $994 with a $0.83 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1517 20th Ave, Unit 1515 | 1517 20th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| Keith Hilltop Terrace 55+ Living | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| 205 E 3rd Ave, Unit Ground Floor | 205 E 3rd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.66 |
| Altoona Student Housing | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.46 |
| Walton Heights | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Town | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| 205 16th St, Unit 207-2nd Fl R | 205 16th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 2900 Broad Ave, Unit Rear | 2900 Broad Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 818 12th St, Unit 202 | 818 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| Park Place Station | 201 | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| Wehnwood Court Apartments | Efficiency Single Occupancy | Studio ,1BA | $2.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Altoona Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Altoona?
The cheapest apartment in Altoona is Park Place Station which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Altoona costs $1,305.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Altoona?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Altoona that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Altoona?
Cheap apartments in Altoona have an average cost of $331 which is $974 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Altoona.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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