Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
Altoona, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Altoona
$962/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Altoona is $962 per month as of July 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $982 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Altoona
44
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Altoona rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Altoona, PA
Average rent prices in Altoona have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Altoona, PA
Rent prices in Altoona vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Altoona is $900, whereas a house costs $1,062. 1-bedroom apartments in Altoona run $899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $637 | 10% |  15% | |
1 bedroom | $850 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $975 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $995 | 4% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $1,876 | 5% | 120% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Altoona, PA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $900 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $750 | 14% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,062 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$637
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,876
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
120%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Altoona, PA.
Apartments
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$1,062
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Altoona, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Altoona, PA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Altoona and Chambersburg by all bedroom counts and property types.
Altoona
51%lower than the national median
31%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Altoona, PA is 29% lower than the median rent in Chambersburg, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,350
3%$850
30%$972
6%$995
22%$950
11%$950
8%$850
$900
1%$975
20%$990
7%$1,575
10%$1,100
20%Discover rentals in Altoona, PA
3d ago
2960 Gwin Rd, Altoona, PA 16601
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$548–$625
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1610 -12 Broadway, Altoona, PA 16601
3 beds
1 bath
$573
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Pennview 3, Altoona, PA 16601
3 beds
1 bath
$581
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Pennview 5, Altoona, PA 16601
5 beds
3 baths
$639
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Altoona
1242 City View St, Altoona, PA 16601
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Altoona
2015 Broad Ave #D, Altoona, PA 16601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1101 E Walton Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,154–$1,805
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Altoona
517 18th St #102, Altoona, PA 16602
1 bed
1 bath
$1,440
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
1d ago
House for rent in Altoona
1606 Bell Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
2 beds
1 bath
$775
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Altoona
1130 13th Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available May 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Altoona
1130 13th Ave #S2, Altoona, PA 16601
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
1101 E Walton Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,154–$1,805
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
3d ago
Pennview 3, Altoona, PA 16601
3 beds
1 bath
$581
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Pennview 5, Altoona, PA 16601
5 beds
3 baths
$639
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1610 -12 Broadway, Altoona, PA 16601
3 beds
1 bath
$573
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1301 2nd Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
9h ago
2708 Wehnwood Rd, Altoona, PA 16601
2–4 beds
0–1 bath
$850–$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Altoona
1606 Bell Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
2 beds
1 bath
$775
House for rent
3d ago
Pennview Suites, Altoona, PA 16601
3 beds
1 bath
$639
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Pennview 5, Altoona, PA 16601
5 beds
3 baths
$639
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Altoona, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Altoona rental market.
How much is rent in Altoona?
The average rent in Altoona is $962 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Altoona?
Average rent prices in Altoona have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Altoona rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Altoona is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $982 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Altoona?
To comfortably afford rent in Altoona, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Altoona?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Altoona average around $930/month and two-bedrooms approximately $860/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).