College Avenue Apartments

536 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801

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Highlights

  • Bike-Friendly Area
  • Furnished Units Available

About College Avenue Apartments

Conveniently located on the West side of town, on the corner of W. College Avenue and S. Gill Street, you are minutes from it all, but not amongst all of the high rises and noise. Great smaller property has a long list of amenities at an affordable rate. Best part of all, no high heating bills! This location offers furnished or unfurnished efficiencies and one bedroom apartments. There is a parking garage and some outdoor, off-street parking available. First come, first serve. Garage parking - $385 per semester. Outdoor parking - $350 per semester

College Avenue Apartments is an apartment community located in Centre County and the 16801 ZIP Code. This area is served by the State College Area attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Furnished Units Available

Laundry Service

24 Hour Access

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Laundry Service
  • Online Services
  • Walk-Up

Apartment Features

High Speed Internet Access

Smoke Free

Heating

Range

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Range
City - State College

Welcome to State College, Pennsylvania, affectionately known as "Happy Valley" and home to Pennsylvania State University. This college town combines academic spirit with small-town charm. The downtown area bustles with activity, featuring independent shops and diverse dining options along College and Beaver Avenues. Housing options include apartment communities in the downtown district and rental homes in established neighborhoods like College Heights and Holmes-Foster, where tree-lined streets showcase the area's architectural heritage. Current rental trends show steady growth, with average one-bedroom apartments commanding $1,315 per month, reflecting a 5.5% increase over the past year.

State College offers abundant recreational opportunities and cultural attractions. The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts transforms downtown each July, welcoming more than 125,000 visitors. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Rothrock State Forest's extensive trail system.

Learn more about living in State College 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
Drive: 48 min 29.7 mi
Drive: 54 min 37.9 mi
Drive: 57 min 42.2 mi
College Avenue Apartments is within 7 minutes or 2.4 miles from Pennsylvania State University. It is also near Juniata College and Lock Haven University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
239 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades 5-6
300 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-4
679 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
815 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 8-12
2,410 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades K-1
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
331 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
134 Students
Nearby
Transportation

College Avenue Apartments is near State College Regional, located 6.4 miles or 15 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 36 min 26.5 mi
Drive: 49 min 30.9 mi
Lewistown Amtrak Station
Drive: 49 min 31.8 mi
Drive: 54 min 41.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
State College Regional
Drive: 15 min 6.4 mi

Walkability Near College Avenue Apartments

Very Walkable
85
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
46
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Biker's Paradise
95
Bike Score®
Out of 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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Soundscore
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from College Avenue Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Drive: 6 min 1.8 mi
College Avenue Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
EMS Museum and Art Gallery
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Arboretum at Penn State
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
The Frost Entomological Museum
Drive: 6 min 1.8 mi
Lederer Park
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
The Arboretum at Penn State
Drive: 8 min 2.5 mi
College Avenue Apartments has 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including EMS Museum and Art Gallery, Arboretum at Penn State, and The Frost Entomological Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
College Avenue Apartments is 3.0 miles and a 7 minute drive from Mount Nittany Medical Center.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 132 min 82.5 mi
Drive: 127 min 93.5 mi
College Avenue Apartments is 82.5 miles from Carlisle Barracks, and is convenient to other military bases, including Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg.

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