Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
Altoona, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Altoona
$1,175/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Altoona is $1,175 per month as of May 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $775 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Altoona
37
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Altoona rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Altoona, PA
Average rent prices in Altoona have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,162. 1-bedroom apartments in Altoona run $1,328 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $525 |  7% | 30% | |
1 bedroom | $1,314 | 1% | 70% | |
2 bedroom | $975 | 4% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,100 | 5% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $1,750 | 4% | 150% |
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 | $1,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $829 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,162 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$525
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,314
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
70%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
150%
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
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$829
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,162
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
40%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Altoona, PA is 15% lower than the median rent in Chambersburg, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,375
3%$1,000
46%$1,100
$829
10%$950
$975
14%$850
2%$850
1%$1,000
$1,099
5%$1,575
3%$1,175
5%Discover rentals in Altoona, PA
7h ago
2960 Gwin Rd, Altoona, PA 16601
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$548–$625
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1610 -12 Broadway, Altoona, PA 16601
3 beds
1 bath
$573
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Pennview 3, Altoona, PA 16601
3 beds
1 bath
$581
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Altoona
1130 13th Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
Available May 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Altoona
818 12th St #203, Altoona, PA 16602
1 bed
1 bath
$1,440
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Altoona
517 18th St #103, Altoona, PA 16602
1 bed
1 bath
$1,440
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Altoona
818 12th St #202, Altoona, PA 16602
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 13
18h 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
1d ago
House for rent in Altoona
225 E 5th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
3 beds
2 baths
$1,100
House for rent
Available Apr 13
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Altoona
1216 13th Ave 2nd Fl #2ndFL, Altoona, PA 16601
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 23
3d ago
Condo for rent in Altoona
115 Crawford Ave #A, Altoona, PA 16602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Condo for rent
Available Jun 2
7h ago
Pennview 3, Altoona, PA 16601
3 beds
1 bath
$581
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Pennview 5, Altoona, PA 16601
5 beds
3 baths
$639
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1610 -12 Broadway, Altoona, PA 16601
3 beds
1 bath
$573
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1620 Princeton Rd, Altoona, PA 16602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Altoona
302 Scarlet Ln, Altoona, PA 16602
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
$1,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Altoona
421 Rhett Ln, Altoona, PA 16602
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
$1,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Pennview Suites, Altoona, PA 16601
3 beds
1 bath
$639
Apartment for rent
7h 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 $1,175 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Altoona?
Average rent prices in Altoona have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Altoona rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Altoona is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $775 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 $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Altoona?
One-bedroom apartments in Altoona averaged around $960 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $980 per month. The close pricing between these apartment types reflects the local market dynamics where larger units remain competitively priced.
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).