Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Altoona, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Altoona
$950/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in Altoona is $950 per month as of August 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $960 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Altoona
36
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 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 $760, whereas a house costs $995. 1-bedroom apartments in Altoona run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,067.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $637 |  3% | - | |
1 bedroom | $837 | 5% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $900 | 10% | 24% | |
4 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change | 66% |
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 | $760 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $800 | 40% | No Change | |
Houses | $995 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$637
Last 30 days
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$837
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
24%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
66%
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
$760
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
40%
Houses
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
5%
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
50%lower than the national median
27%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Altoona, PA is 32% lower than the median rent in Chambersburg, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,396
4%$1,100
44%$950
22%$900
27%$1,000
2%$950
11%$900
3%$975
8%$900
$999
16%$1,550
19%$1,238
9%Discover rentals in Altoona, PA
5d+ ago
2960 Gwin Rd, Altoona, PA 16601
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$548–$625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1610 -12 Broadway, Altoona, PA 16601
3 beds
1 bath
$573
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pennview 3, Altoona, PA 16601
3 beds
1 bath
$581
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pennview 5, Altoona, PA 16601
5 beds
3 baths
$639
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Altoona
517 18th St #102, Altoona, PA 16602
1 bed
1 bath
$1,440
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Altoona
818 12th St #203, Altoona, PA 16602
1 bed
1 bath
$1,380
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
1d ago
1101 E Walton Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,162–$1,465
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Altoona
421 Rhett Ln, Altoona, PA 16602
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Apartment for rent in Altoona
1 bed
1 bath
$975
$925
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
10h ago
Apartment for rent in Altoona
1130 13th Ave #S2, Altoona, PA 16601
Studio
1 bath
$585
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
1d ago
1101 E Walton Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,162–$1,465
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Altoona
1130 13th Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available May 19
1d ago
1101 E Walton Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,162–$1,465
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
1610 -12 Broadway, Altoona, PA 16601
3 beds
1 bath
$573
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pennview 5, Altoona, PA 16601
5 beds
3 baths
$639
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pennview 3, Altoona, PA 16601
3 beds
1 bath
$581
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Apartment for rent in Altoona
1 bed
1 bath
$975
$925
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
9h ago
2708 Wehnwood Rd, Altoona, PA 16601
1–5 beds
1–2 baths
$825–$1,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
2210 8th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
1 bed
1 bath
$770
Apartment for rent
1d ago
100 College Park Dr, Altoona, PA 16601
2 beds
2 baths
$950
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 $950 per month as of August 29, 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 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 $960 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).