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2804 Ivyside Dr

AltoonaPA16601
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1110 13th Ave

AltoonaPA16601

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Altoona, PA

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Altoona, PA area range in price from $595 to $1,605 with an overall median price of $1,162. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Altoona Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Altoona$1,162$59513

Cheapest Available Altoona Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Altoona, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Mountain View in the Downtown Altoona neighborhood priced from $925. Allegheny One Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,385. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Altoona apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain ViewUnfurnished2BR,2BA$925
Allegheny One Apartments2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,385
106 Beckman Dr2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altoona, PA

As of September 10, 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 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.81
Mountain ViewUnfurnished2BR,2BA$1.30
517 18th St517 18th St1BR,1BA$2.12
818 12th St, Unit 203818 12th St1BR,1BA$2.76
811 20th Ave, Unit 3rd floor811 20th Ave1BR,1BA$1.28
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 69 Apartments for Rent in Altoona, PA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $1,605. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Altoona ranging from $399 to $3,900.

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 $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,201.

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 $825 to $1,605, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $749 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $399 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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