Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central City, PA from $400 (26 Rentals)

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111 Broad St
2 Bedroom Apartments

111 Broad St

111 Broad StHollidaysburg, PA 16648
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Briarwood Townhouses
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Briarwood Townhouses

1600 Briarwood DrLatrobe, PA 15650
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744 Highland Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

744 Highland Ave

744 Highland AveJohnstown, PA 15902
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125 Boyer St
2 Bedroom Apartments

125 Boyer St

125 Boyer StJohnstown, PA 15906
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744 Park Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

744 Park Ave

744 Park AveJohnstown, PA 15902
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Magnolia Greene
2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Greene

13000 Winchester RdLavale, MD 21502

Central City, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central City, PA is a 3 Beds unit found at Traverse Commons priced from $440. Magnolia Greene has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $678. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Traverse CommonsA-3/3-SRO3BR,3BA$440
Magnolia Greene2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$678
1305 Wayne Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$685
Brookside Apartments1 BD / 1 BA1BR,1BA$725
Luxor Gardens Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$750
Greensburg Collection Apartments650 George St 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Greene Gables2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$807
Aspen Woods TownhomesOne Bedroom Townhome1BR,1BA$810
Toll House Apartments1 Bedroom (2nd or 3rd Floor)1BR,1BA$820
416 Linden Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central City, PA and Nearby

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central City area is the $0.89 price per square foot A-3/3-D Model at Traverse Commons in the starting from $1,210. The second greatest value Central City apartment is the 3 Bed Model at The Cottages on Campus starting at $775 with a $0.63 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Central City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Traverse CommonsA-3/3-D3BR,3BA$0.89
The Cottages on Campus3 Bed3BR,2BA$0.63
416 Linden Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
218 Walnut St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Altoona Student Housing1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.46
Magnolia Greene2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.72
954 Bedford St4 Bedroom 1 Bath4BR,1BA$1.00
Greene Gables2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Aspen Woods TownhomesOne Bedroom with Half Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.13
L13 Student Living, The Apartment Store2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.81

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Getting Around Central City, PA

Walk Score®

15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

20 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central City Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central City Apartment is $685 at 1305 Wayne Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central City is starting from $678 at Magnolia Greene.

What is the most affordable Central City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Traverse Commons and starts from $440.

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