Rent in Altoona, PA
Across Altoona's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $854 a month, with figures from $828–$1,151. The highest typical rent is in 16603 ($1,151) and the lowest in 16602 ($828). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Blair County pay about 1.07% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $765 | $361–$805 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $756 | $573–$959 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $854 | $828–$1,151 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,097 | $998–$1,477 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $1,505 | $1,165–$1,708 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Altoona ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Altoona, PA?
- About $854 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $828–$1,151. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Altoona, PA?
- About $756 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $573–$959. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Altoona, PA?
- About $1,097 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $998–$1,477. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Altoona, PA?
- About $765 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $361–$805. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Altoona, PA?
- About $1,505 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,165–$1,708. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Altoona ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 16603 has the highest typical rent at $1,151 a month, and 16602 the lowest at $828.
- What is the property tax rate in Altoona, PA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Blair County pay a typical 1.07% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Altoona rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).