Sixth Ward Home for Rent

Sixth Ward in Altoona, Pennsylvania, features a mix of older homes built between 1900 and 1940, including Victorian, detached row houses, and traditional styles. Some properties are vacant or need extensive repairs, while others have been renovated. Homes typically have backyards with single-car, detached garages and front porches with sidewalks, though some are overgrown. The neighborhood also includes homes from the 1950s to the 1990s, such as ranches, split levels, and Colonial Revivals. The 6th Ward Community Center on Fifth Avenue offers youth sports, and nearby Prospect Park has playgrounds and sports facilities. Mansion Park Stadium, about 1 mile away, provides additional sports amenities. Residents can explore Canoe Creek State Park, 10 miles east, for outdoor activities. Dining options include Jack & Georges and 33 on Mac Bar and Grill, both within walking distance. For groceries, Aldi is a mile away. The neighborhood hosts several churches with distinctive steeples and stained glass windows. ArtsAltoona Center at Simpson-Temple United Parish offers artistic programs and events. The Altoona Curve Minor League Baseball team plays at Peoples Natural Gas Field, 2.5 miles southeast. UPMC Altoona hospital and James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center are nearby for medical care. Amtran buses serve the area, and Altoona-Blair County Airport is 19 miles southeast. Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School, just outside Sixth Ward, is highly rated.