Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Altoona Neighborhood of Altoona, PA from $400 (16 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Altoona area of Altoona.

property at 1110 13th Ave

$635 - $650

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$635 - $650

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Studio To 1 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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1110 13th Ave

AltoonaPA16601

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property at 1523 2nd Avenue

$900

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1523 2nd Avenue

AltoonaPA16602

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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

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Wolf Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wolf Court

1501 11th AveAltoona, PA 16601
Senior Living
  • Utilities Included

Downtown Altoona, Altoona, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Altoona Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain ViewUnfurnished2BR,2BA$925
2801 14th St28012BR,2BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Altoona, PA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown 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
Altoona Student Housing1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.46
2801 14th St28012BR,2.5BA$1.56
203 3rd Ave, Unit Unit2203 3rd Ave2BR,1BA$0.89
Mountain ViewUnfurnished2BR,2BA$1.30
517 18th St517 18th St1BR,1BA$2.28
2908 Oak Ave2908 Oak Ave1BR,1BA$1.21
1624 19th Ave1 Bedroom Regular1BR,0.5BA$2.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Altoona, Altoona, PA

Ranked #1

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Altoona Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 Downtown 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

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.