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

1216 N 13th Ave, Unit 2nd floor

203 3rd Ave, Unit Unit2, Unit Unit2

Russell Building

Mountain View

106 17th Street, Unit APT 2, Unit APT 2

101 Crawford Ave, Unit Apartment 2

201 2nd Ave
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3925 Burgoon Rd

1523 2nd Avenue

413-415-415 N 6th Ave

Chatham Mews

City Hall Commons - (814) 943-6171

Triangle Building

Cherry Grove

Wolf Court

Camelot Woods
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1489 Washington Ave

1102 17th Ave

106 Forest St

704 13th St

R2617 Bedford St

774 Beaver Branch Rd

908 Main St

124 Clayton Dr

337 Decker Ave
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444 Stone St

611 Messenger St

116 S 2nd St

145 Hudson St

2008 Forest Hills Dr

423 Penn St

2855 Bedford St

505 Maple St

534-536 Russell Ave
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R130 Strayer St

530 Naylor Rd

459-7 Stone St
Altoona, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Altoona?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Altoona 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,226 | $650 | $1,600 |
| Cheap Altoona 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,229 | $734 | $1,798 |
| Cheap Altoona 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,309 | $800 | $1,903 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Altoona, PA
Pricing Updated: 05/05/2026Current 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Altoona | $1,510 | $734 | 21 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View | Unfurnished | 2BR,2BA | $800 |
| Russell Building | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Keith Hilltop Terrace 55+ Living | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $994 |
| Walton Heights | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,438 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altoona, PA
As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altoona area is the $0.73 price per square foot 216 N 12th Ave Model at 216 N 12th Ave in the starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Altoona apartment is the 327 Bell Ave Model at 327 Bell Ave, Unit 2 starting at $950 with a $0.79 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216 N 12th Ave | 216 N 12th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| 327 Bell Ave, Unit 2 | 327 Bell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
| Keith Hilltop Terrace 55+ Living | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 208 Coleridge Ave, Unit 2 | 208 Coleridge Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Altoona Student Housing | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.46 |
| Walton Heights | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
| 203 3rd Ave, Unit Unit2 | 203 3rd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Park Place Station | 202 | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Russell Building | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Mountain View | Unfurnished | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Altoona Apartments
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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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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