
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Altoona Neighborhood of Altoona, PA from $400 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Altoona area of Altoona.


1110 13th Ave

2908 Oak Ave

1915 11th Ave, Unit 4

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896 29th St, Unit 896

Keith Hilltop Terrace 55+ Living

1523 2nd Avenue
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2526 Broad Ave

City Hall Commons - (814) 943-6171

Triangle Building

1102 17th Ave

Russell Building
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Downtown Altoona, Altoona, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Altoona?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Altoona 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,081 | $595 | $1,453 |
| Downtown Altoona 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,122 | $760 | $1,638 |
| Downtown Altoona 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,344 | $825 | $1,838 |
| Downtown Altoona 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Altoona Neighborhood of Altoona, PA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Altoona Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View | Unfurnished | 2BR,2BA | $925 |
| 2801 14th St | 2801 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 896 29th St, Unit 896 | 896 29th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Altoona Student Housing | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.46 |
| 2801 14th St | 2801 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.56 |
| 203 3rd Ave, Unit Unit2 | 203 3rd Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Mountain View | Unfurnished | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| 517 18th St | 517 18th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 2908 Oak Ave | 2908 Oak Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 1624 19th Ave | 1 Bedroom Regular | 1BR,0.5BA | $2.33 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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