Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central City, PA from $400 (26 Rentals)

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Braddock''s Greene
2 Bedroom Apartments

Braddock''s Greene

100 Braddock StFrostburg, MD 21532
Senior Living
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Magnolia Greene
2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Greene

13000 Winchester RdLavale, MD 21502

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111 Broad St
2 Bedroom Apartments

111 Broad St

111 Broad StHollidaysburg, PA 16648
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744 Park Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

744 Park Ave

744 Park AveJohnstown, PA 15902

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125 Boyer St
2 Bedroom Apartments

125 Boyer St

125 Boyer StJohnstown, PA 15906
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744 Highland Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

744 Highland Ave

744 Highland AveJohnstown, PA 15902

Central City, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central City, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Traverse Commons priced from $570. Wehnwood Court Student Living in the Downtown Altoona neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $649. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Traverse CommonsE-2/2-L-SRO2BR,2BA$570
Wehnwood Court Student LivingSuites Single Occupancy1BR,1BA$649
Magnolia Greene2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$678
Toll House ApartmentsJunior1BR,1BA$720
Brookside Apartments1 BD / 1 BA1BR,1BA$725
The Penn Quarters - The Bricks1x11BR,1BA$780
Greensburg Collection Apartments650 George St 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Luxor Gardens Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$800
Greene Gables2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$807
Aspen Woods TownhomesOne Bedroom Townhome1BR,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, PA and Nearby

As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $0.63 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at The Cottages on Campus in the starting from $775. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 416 Linden Ave starting at $850 with a $0.85 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cottages on Campus3 Bed3BR,2BA$0.63
416 Linden Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
218 Walnut St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Briarwood Townhomes3 Bedroom W/ Basement or Garage3BR,1.5BA$1.18
Altoona Student Housing1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.46
Magnolia Greene2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.72
Greene Gables2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
954 Bedford St4 Bedroom 1 Bath4BR,1BA$1.00
Aspen Woods TownhomesOne Bedroom with Half Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.13
L13 Student Living, The Apartment Store2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.81

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Getting Around Central City, PA

Walk Score®

15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

20 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central City Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment is $649 at Wehnwood Court Student Living.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central City is starting from $570 at Traverse Commons.

What is the most affordable Central City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aspen Woods Townhomes and starts from $880.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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