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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Altoona?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Altoona Studio Apartments | $675 | $675 | $675 |
Cheap Altoona 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,113 | $649 | $1,673 |
Cheap Altoona 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,036 | $734 | $1,954 |
Cheap Altoona 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,247 | $800 | $1,650 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Altoona, PA
Pricing Updated: 07/25/2025Current 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 |
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Downtown Altoona | $1,197 | $517 | 3 |
Cheapest Available Altoona Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Wehnwood Court Student Living | Suites Single Occupancy | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
Walton Heights | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Town - with Basement | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altoona, PA
As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Altoona area is the $0.79 price per square foot 2107 11th St Model at 2107 11th St, Unit 2107 in the in the Downtown Altoona neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Altoona apartment is the 1 Bed Model at Altoona Student Housing starting at $450 with a $0.46 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. |
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2107 11th St, Unit 2107 | 2107 11th St | 3BR,2BA | $0.79 |
Altoona Student Housing | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.46 |
Walton Heights | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Town - with Basement | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
2730 6th Ave, Unit #1 | 2730 6th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
413 25th St, Unit 413 | 413 25th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
102 E 2nd Ave, Unit Rear | 102 E 2nd Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.13 |
Wehnwood Court Student Living | Suites Single Occupancy | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Altoona Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Altoona Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Altoona is starting from $1,225 at Walton Heights.
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