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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 2026, the average apartment rent in Altoona, PA is $524 for a studio, $935 for one bedroom, $901 for two bedrooms, and $938 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Altoona has increased by 5.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$935/month
625 Sq Ft
House
$1,164/month
1,011 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Altoona, PA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

59 / 100

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.

Somewhat Bikeable

37 / 100

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

Baker El School

Public

Grades K-5

Irving El School

Public

Grades K-5

Juniata Gap El School

Public

Grades K-5

Pleasant Valley El School

Public

Grades K-5

Mowrie A Ebner El School

Public

Grades K-5

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fort Roberdeau
  • Path of Progress National Heritage Tour Route
  • Canoe Creek State Park
  • Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site

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Methodology

† 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 2026.