Rent by ZIP · Blair County
Rent in Altoona, PA 16602
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,120 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $869 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 | $790 | -1.3% | $702–858 | $765 ±$110 |
| 1 bedroom | $930 | $930 | 0% | $837–1,023 | $756 ±$118 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,120 | $1,120 | 0% | $1,008–1,232 | $828 ±$49 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,440 | 0% | $1,296–1,584 | $998 ±$80 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,680 | -1.2% | $1,494–1,826 | $1,165 ±$210 |
Small Area FMRs for the Altoona, PA MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Altoona, PA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,151.
What renters pay in 16602
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16601 | Altoona | $1,130 | $854 |
| 16611 | Alexandria | $1,220 | $871 |
| 16613 | Ashville | $1,180 | $717 |
| 16616 | Beccaria | $1,130 | – |
| 16617 | Bellwood | $1,150 | $920 |
| 16619 | Blandburg | $1,010 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Blair County, PA · All PA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.