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Rental Market Trends in State College, PA

What is the average rent in State College, PA?

$1,417/month

Average Rent

663 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+7.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in State College, PA is $1,417 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/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 $1,187 per month for a studio, $1,417 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,616 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,749 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,187/month
421 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,417/month
663 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,616/month
983 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,749/month
1,254 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,874/month
1,133 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,624/month
1,201 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in State College, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 7.5%, which averages out to $107 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 March 2026
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Rent Ranges in State College, PA
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in State College, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
14% $700 - $1,000/month
31% $1,001 - $1,500/month
35% $1,501 - $2,000/month
20% Above $2,000/month

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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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Holmes-Foster
$1,131/month
528 Sq Ft
Orchard Park
$1,507/month
720 Sq Ft
Highlands
$1,619/month
673 Sq Ft
Downtown State College
$1,682/month
527 Sq Ft

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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown State College
$1,682/month
527 Sq Ft
Highlands
$1,619/month
673 Sq Ft
Orchard Park
$1,507/month
720 Sq Ft
Holmes-Foster
$1,131/month
528 Sq Ft

Which State College neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in State College with the most apartments available are Orchard Park, Highlands and Downtown State College .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Orchard Park
$1,507/month
720 Sq Ft
Highlands
$1,619/month
673 Sq Ft
Downtown State College
$1,682/month
527 Sq Ft
Holmes-Foster
$1,131/month
528 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in State College, PA?

Because the average rent in State College is $1,417, you’ll want to make about $4,723 per month or $56,676 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.

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Apartment Averages

Holmes-Foster

State College, PA

Downtown State College

State College, PA

Studio
$1,152/month
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One Bedroom
$1,338/month
$1,397/month
Two Bedroom
$1,628/month
$2,273/month
Three Bedroom
$2,606/month
$3,290/month
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Apartment communities in State College we think you'll love

The Yards at Old State

The Yards at Old State

1830 Blue Course Dr,
State College, PA 16801

$904 - $1,655 Total Monthly Price

2-5 Beds | 11 Month Lease

The Heights at State College

The Heights at State College

201 Northwick Blvd,
State College, PA 16803

$799 - $2,787

2-4 Beds

State College Collective on Northbrook

State College Collective on Northbrook

145 Northbrook Ln,
State College, PA 16803

$1,031 - $1,316 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 11 Month Lease

State College Collective on Oakwood

State College Collective on Oakwood

400 Oakwood Ave,
State College, PA 16803

$761 - $801 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 11 Month Lease

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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