The Yards at Old State
1830 Blue Course Dr,
State College, PA 16801
2-5 Beds | $889 - $1,499
Rental Market Trends in State College, PA
What is the average rent in State College, PA?
$1,313/month
Average Rent
663 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in State College, PA is $1,313 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/month, making renting in State College more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in State College, you can expect to pay about $1,112 per month for a studio, $1,313 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,519 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,740 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in State College, PA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.8%, which averages out to $51 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 June 2025
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2024
2025
Rent Ranges in State College, PA
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
17%
$700 - $1,000/month
38%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
25%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
21%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in State College?
Based on current rent prices, Holmes-Foster, Highlands and Downtown State College 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 Holmes-Foster 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, Downtown State College and Holmes-Foster .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in State College, PA?
Because the average rent in State College is $1,313, you’ll want to make about $4,376 per month or $52,512 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
$1,063/month
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One Bedroom
$1,264/month
$1,393/month
Two Bedroom
$1,547/month
$1,957/month
Three Bedroom
$2,343/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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.