
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Altoona, PA from $695 (25 Rentals)
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220 Lloyd St, Unit Basement - Ground Level

Logan Hills Apartments

203 3rd Ave, Unit Unit2

909 N 4th Ave, Unit #1

2526 Broad Ave
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401 1st Ave

Keith Hilltop Terrace 55+ Living

1523 2nd Avenue

City Hall Commons - (814) 943-6171

Triangle Building

628 Sycamore St
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Russell Building

Cherry Grove

Wolf Court

Camelot Woods

205 3rd Ave

908 Main St
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333 Bridge St

307 Market St

R2617 Bedford St

926 Bloom St

2853 Bedford St

605 Coleman Ave
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188 Wheat St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Altoona?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Altoona 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,191 | $695 | $1,600 |
| Cheap Altoona 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,092 | $760 | $2,250 |
| Cheap Altoona 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,204 | $825 | $1,605 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Altoona, PA
Pricing Updated: 09/18/2026Current apartment rentals in the Altoona, PA area range in price from $695 to $2,250 with an overall median price of $1,170. 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 | $1,170 | $695 | 13 |
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. Allegheny One Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,385. 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 |
| Allegheny One Apartments | 2 bed, 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1,385 |
| 106 Beckman Dr | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altoona, PA
As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altoona area is the $0.53 price per square foot 1818 N 6th Ave Model at 1818 N 6th Ave starting from $950. The second greatest value Altoona apartment is the 909 N 4th Ave Model at 909 N 4th Ave, Unit #1 in the Downtown Altoona neighborhood starting at $850 with a $0.68 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1818 N 6th Ave | 1818 N 6th Ave | 3BR, 1.5BA | $0.53 |
| 909 N 4th Ave, Unit #1 | 909 N 4th Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $0.68 |
| 220 Lloyd St, Unit Basement - Ground Level | 220 Lloyd St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.70 |
| 2209 4th Ave, Unit 2209 4th Ave Apt 2 | 2209 4th Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $1.00 |
| Altoona Student Housing | 1 Bed | 1BR, 1BA | $0.46 |
| 203 3rd Ave, Unit Unit2 | 203 3rd Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $0.89 |
| 106 Beckman Dr | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.81 |
| 1201 16th St, Unit Guest house | 1201 16th St | 1BR, 1BA | $2.00 |
| Mountain View | Unfurnished | 2BR, 2BA | $1.30 |
| 517 18th St | 517 18th St | 1BR, 1BA | $1.85 |
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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 2 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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
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