Cheap Apartments for Rent in Altoona, PA from $400 (39 Rentals)

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property at 1110 13th Ave

$585 - $600

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Studio To 1 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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1110 13th Ave

AltoonaPA16601
property at 309 4th St

$800 - $1,250

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Jul 1

309 4th St

AltoonaPA16602

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property at 1523 2nd Avenue

$900

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$900
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1523 2nd Avenue

AltoonaPA16602
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Triangle Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

Triangle Building

1201 16th StAltoona, PA 16601
Student Housing
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Cherry Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Grove

400 E Cherry AveAltoona, PA 16601

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Wolf Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wolf Court

1501 11th AveAltoona, PA 16601
Senior Living
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Camelot Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camelot Woods

124 Clairmont DrAltoona, PA 16601
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property at 908 Main St

$650 - $700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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908 Main St

CoalportPA16627

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Altoona, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Altoona, PA

Pricing Updated: 06/19/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Altoona$1,037$7508

Cheapest Available Altoona Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Altoona, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Mountain View priced from $800. Russell Building in the Downtown Altoona neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Altoona apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain ViewUnfurnished2BR,2BA$800
Russell Building2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$800
Keith Hilltop Terrace 55+ Living2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$994
Walton Heights2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,393
Park Place Station2041BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altoona, PA

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altoona area is the $1.08 price per square foot 1318 11th Ave Model at 1318 11th Ave, Unit 3A in the in the Downtown Altoona neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Altoona apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Keith Hilltop Terrace 55+ Living starting at $994 with a $0.99 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1318 11th Ave, Unit 3A1318 11th Ave1BR,1BA$1.08
Keith Hilltop Terrace 55+ Living2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.99
Altoona Student Housing1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.46
Walton Heights2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.50
203 3rd Ave, Unit Unit2203 3rd Ave2BR,1BA$0.89
Russell Building2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Mountain ViewUnfurnished2BR,2BA$1.12
Park Place Station2041BR,1BA$3.10
1624 19th Ave1 Bedroom Regular1BR,0.5BA$2.33

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,395, while the average apartment in Altoona costs $1,037.

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.

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