Altoona Student Housing
700 N 2nd St,
Altoona, PA 16601
$450 - $550 | 1 Bed
Altoona
Altoona, PA
Area Guide
A historic railroad town perfect for the whole family
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Between bustling residential neighborhoods, you’ll find great schools, community parks, and a wide variety of local eateries in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Penn State Altoona is a private university and staple to the Altoona community, as is the Altoona Area School District. This public school district offers Mansion Park, complete with baseball and football fields, as well as tennis and basketball courts. In fact, their football stadium has long been recognized as one of the finest athletic complexes in the state.
Altoona has a longstanding history on the railroads, commemorated by the Railroaders Memorial Museum. This historical site remembers and shares the impact that railroaders and their families had on American life and the railroad industry. Located roughly between Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania’s capital city, Harrisburg, Altoona offers residents affordable apartment and condo rentals, as well as a welcoming, family-friendly community.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Altoona, PA is $522 for a studio, $880 for one bedroom, $856 for two bedrooms, and $893 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Altoona has increased by 9.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$880/month
626 Sq Ft
Transportation
59
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
37
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
299 Students
8
Public
Grades K-5
553 Students
7
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
465 Students
7
Public
Grades K-5
460 Students
6
Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
406 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-12
2,228 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
1,727 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-12
2,228 Students
5
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fort Roberdeau
- Path of Progress National Heritage Tour Route
- Canoe Creek State Park
- Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Military Bases
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.