Lock Haven

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Lock Haven, PA Area Guide

Experience the gorgeous scenery and charming small-town atmosphere in the heart of Pennsylvania

College Affordable Rural Nature Outdoors Scenic River

Lock Haven is a small city very near to the geographical center of Pennsylvania. The community has a rich history as an industrial town, from logging and mining to serving at the longtime manufacturing center for Piper Aircraft. Lock Haven University sits on the west side of town, and the city is home to a large population of students, faculty, and staff.

The natural landscape surrounding the city is gorgeous, and affords virtually limitless opportunities for hiking, camping, boating, and fishing. The local rental market includes a vast selection of apartments, houses, and condos to suit any taste and budget.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Lock Haven, PA is $715 for one bedroom, $720 for two bedrooms, and $776 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lock Haven has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$715/month
465 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lock Haven, PA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

58 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

45 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Woodward El School

Public

Grades K-5

Robb El School

Public

Grades K-5

Dickey El School

Public

Grades K-5

Points of Interest

Top Apartments in Lock Haven

Houses for Rent in Lock Haven

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.