Cheap Homes for Rent in Altoona, PA from $300 (13 Rentals)

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property at 908 Main St

$550 - $600

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908 Main St

CoalportPA16627
property at 1110 13th Ave

$585 - $600

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Altoona, PA

Pricing Updated: 07/26/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Altoona$1,725$5856

Cheapest Available Altoona Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain ViewUnfurnished2BR,2BA$925
106 Beckman Dr2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altoona, PA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altoona area is the $0.73 price per square foot 220 Lloyd St Model at 220 Lloyd St, Unit Basement - Ground Level in the in the Downtown Altoona neighborhood starting from $725. The second greatest value 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 Altoona apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
220 Lloyd St, Unit Basement - Ground Level220 Lloyd St1BR,1BA$0.73
Altoona Student Housing1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.46
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Altoona

What type of rentals are currently available in Altoona?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Altoona, PA with pricing that ranges from $725 to $1,838. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Altoona ranging from $399 to $2,125.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Altoona?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Altoona ranges from $399 to $2,125 with an average monthly rent of $1,088.

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