Cheap Apartments for Rent in Altoona, PA from $400 (19 Rentals)

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property at 1110 13th Ave

$635 - $650

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1110 13th Ave

AltoonaPA16601

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Triangle Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

Triangle Building

1201 16th StAltoona, PA 16601
Student Housing
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Russell Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Russell Building

1724 12th AveAltoona, PA 16601
property at 908 Main St

$550 - $600

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908 Main St

CoalportPA16627

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Altoona, PA

Pricing Updated: 08/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Altoona, PA area range in price from $635 to $1,725 with an overall median price of $775. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Altoona Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Altoona$775$6353

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. 106 Beckman Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Altoona apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain ViewUnfurnished2BR,2BA$925
106 Beckman Dr2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,075
Allegheny One Apartments2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,275
Walton Heights2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1,298

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altoona, PA

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altoona area is the $0.89 price per square foot 896 29th St Model at 896 29th St, Unit 896 in the in the Downtown Altoona neighborhood starting from $890. The second greatest value Altoona apartment is the 220 Lloyd St Model at 220 Lloyd St, Unit Basement - Ground Level starting at $725 with a $0.73 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.
896 29th St, Unit 896896 29th St2BR,1BA$0.89
220 Lloyd St, Unit Basement - Ground Level220 Lloyd St1BR,1BA$0.73
Altoona Student Housing1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.46
Walton Heights2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.40
203 3rd Ave, Unit Unit2203 3rd Ave2BR,1BA$0.89
106 Beckman Dr2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.19
Mountain ViewUnfurnished2BR,2BA$1.30
1624 19th Ave1 Bedroom Regular1BR,0.5BA$2.33

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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 $925 at Mountain View.

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