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

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Chatham Mews
4 Bedroom Apartments

Chatham Mews

1300 2nd AveAltoona, PA 16602
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Triangle Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

Triangle Building

1201 16th StAltoona, PA 16601
Student Housing
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Mountain View
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain View

212 College Park DrAltoona, PA 16601
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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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Altoona, PA

Pricing Updated: 01/27/2026

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$1,305$8508

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wehnwood Court ApartmentsEfficiency Single OccupancyStudio,1BA$700
Keith Hilltop Terrace 55+ Living2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$994
Park Place Station1061BR,1BA$1,195
Walton Heights2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Town2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1517 20th Ave, Unit 15151517 20th Ave3BR,1BA$0.72
Keith Hilltop Terrace 55+ Living2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.83
205 E 3rd Ave, Unit Ground Floor205 E 3rd Ave1BR,1BA$0.66
Altoona Student Housing1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.46
Walton Heights2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Town2BR,1.5BA$1.31
205 16th St, Unit 207-2nd Fl R205 16th St1BR,1BA$1.55
2900 Broad Ave, Unit Rear2900 Broad Ave1BR,1BA$1.45
818 12th St, Unit 202818 12th St1BR,1BA$3.20
Park Place Station2011BR,1BA$3.10
Wehnwood Court ApartmentsEfficiency Single OccupancyStudio ,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.

Expert Rental Resources

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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