Last updated on October 20, 2026

Average rent in
Altoona, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Altoona

$950/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Altoona is $950 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Altoona

46

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Altoona rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Altoona, PA

Average rent prices in Altoona have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 $1,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Altoona run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.

Listings

Studio

$585

26%

20%

1 bedroom

$900

2%

11%

2 bedroom

$950

1%

14%

3 bedroom

$975

11%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,137

18%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$585

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,137

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

32%

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

Median rent price$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Altoona, PA is 34% lower than the median rent in Chambersburg, PA.

Discover rentals in Altoona, PA

Sunview - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Sunview

2960 Gwin Rd, Altoona, PA 16601

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$548–$625

1610-12 Broadway - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

1610-12 Broadway

1610 -12 Broadway, Altoona, PA 16601

3 beds

1 bath

$573

Pennview 3 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Pennview 3

Pennview 3, Altoona, PA 16601

3 beds

1 bath

$581

Pennview 5 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Pennview 5

Pennview 5, Altoona, PA 16601

5 beds

3 baths

$639

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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 $950 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Altoona?

Average rent prices in Altoona have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Altoona rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Altoona is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Altoona?

August offers the lowest rents in Altoona, while December sees the highest prices, with about 28% variation between these months. Timing your search for late summer could save you money compared to winter months.

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).

Apartments for rent in Altoona