Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Altoona Neighborhood of Altoona, PA from $400 (13 Rentals)

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Triangle Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

Triangle Building

1201 16th StAltoona, PA 16601
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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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Camelot Woods
3 Bedroom Apartments

Camelot Woods

124 Clairmont DrAltoona, PA 16601
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Chatham Mews
4 Bedroom Apartments

Chatham Mews

1300 2nd AveAltoona, PA 16602
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Wolf Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wolf Court

1501 11th AveAltoona, PA 16601
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611 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

611 5th St

611 5th StAltoona, PA 16602

Downtown Altoona, Altoona, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Altoona Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wolf Court2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$993

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Altoona, PA

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Altoona area is the $0.81 price per square foot 2107 11th St Model at 2107 11th St, Unit 2107 in the in the Downtown Altoona neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Downtown Altoona apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Wolf Court starting at $993 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Downtown Altoona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Altoona apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2107 11th St, Unit 21072107 11th St3BR,2BA$0.81
Wolf Court2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.04
517 18th St, Unit 301517 18th St1BR,1BA$1.90
818 12th St, Unit 202818 12th St1BR,1BA$3.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Altoona, Altoona, PA

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Altoona, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Altoona Neighborhood in Altoona, PA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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