Rent in Altoona, PA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,138$13,656 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,151 (+1.1%)How much rent can you afford in Altoona, PA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Altoona, PA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $802 | $9,624 | $32,080 | $15.42/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $948 | $11,376 | $37,920 | $18.23/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,138 | $13,656 | $45,520 | $21.88/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,458 | $17,496 | $58,320 | $28.04/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,705 | $20,460 | $68,200 | $32.79/hr |
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Rent in Altoona, PA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Altoona, PA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,151 for a two-bedroom, up 1.1% from $1,138. A one-bedroom goes from $948 to $959, a studio from $802 to $805.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Altoona, PA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $948 for a one-bedroom and $1,138 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,656 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Altoona, PA?
To keep a $1,138 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.88 an hour, or $45,520 a year. A one-bedroom at $948 takes $18.23 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Altoona, PA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $802, one bedroom $948, two $1,138, three $1,458 and four $1,705 a month.
Is rent affordable in Altoona, PA?
For the typical household, earning $51,250 a year ($4,271 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,138 takes 26.6% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,138 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,520. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.88 an hour.