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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Altoona, PA

Pricing Updated: 02/25/2026

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$55313

Cheapest Available Altoona Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Altoona, PA is a Studio unit found at Wehnwood Court Apartments priced from $700. Keith Hilltop Terrace 55+ Living in the Downtown Altoona neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $994. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Altoona apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wehnwood Court ApartmentsEfficiency Single OccupancyStudio,1BA$700
Keith Hilltop Terrace 55+ Living2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$994
Walton Heights2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Town2BR,1BA$1,348

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altoona, PA

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altoona area is the $0.07 price per square foot 1312 Pleasant Valley Blvd Model at 1312 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Altoona neighborhood starting from $650. The second greatest value Altoona apartment is the 3008 Broad Ave Model at 3008 Broad Ave, Unit 2 starting at $925 with a $0.09 price per square foot . 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.
1312 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Unit 11312 Pleasant Valley Blvd1BR,1BA$0.07
3008 Broad Ave, Unit 23008 Broad Ave3BR,1BA$0.09
1401 9th St, Unit 11401 9th St1BR,1BA$0.07
218 N 12th Ave, Unit 218 N 12th Street Altoona218 N 12th Ave3BR,1BA$0.73
113 Findley Ave, Unit 113 Findley Avenue113 Findley Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
Keith Hilltop Terrace 55+ Living2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.99
Altoona Student Housing1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.46
Walton Heights2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Town2BR,1.5BA$1.45
517 18th St517 18th St1BR,1BA$1.85
205 16th St205 16th St1BR,1BA$1.78

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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 $650 to $1,787. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Altoona ranging from $550 to $2,000.

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 $550 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,032.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Altoona?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Altoona range from $800 to $1,787, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $675 to $1,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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