The Heights at State College
201 Northwick Blvd,
State College, PA 16803
$799 - $2,787
2-4 Beds
Rental Market Trends in State College, PA
What is the average rent in State College, PA?
$1,418/month
Average Rent
662 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+7.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in State College, PA is $1,418 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means State College rent prices are 13% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in State College, you can expect to pay about $1,163 per month for a studio, $1,418 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,606 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,750 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in State College, PA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 7.6%, which averages out to $109 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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2025
2026
Rent Ranges in State College, PA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
16%
$700 - $1,000/month
31%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
33%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
20%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in State College?
Based on current rent prices, Holmes-Foster, Orchard Park and Highlands are the most affordable neighborhoods in State College.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in State College?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown State College, Highlands and Orchard Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in State College.
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Which State College neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in State College with the most apartments available are Highlands, Orchard Park and Downtown State College .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in State College, PA?
Because the average rent in State College is $1,418, you’ll want to make about $4,726 per month or $56,712 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does State College, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare State College, PA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,150/month
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One Bedroom
$1,337/month
$1,396/month
Two Bedroom
$1,628/month
$2,270/month
Three Bedroom
$2,603/month
$3,288/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.