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Rental Market Trends in State College, PA

What is the average rent in State College, PA?

$1,345/month

Average Rent

663 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+7.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in State College, PA is $1,345 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/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 $1,104 per month for a studio, $1,345 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,512 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,698 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,104/month
421 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,345/month
663 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,512/month
992 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,698/month
1,257 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,588/month
1,319 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,221/month
1,297 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,032/month
3,078 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 7.6%, which averages out to $103 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Holmes-Foster
$1,168/month
581 Sq Ft
Highlands
$1,700/month
707 Sq Ft
Downtown State College
$1,813/month
506 Sq Ft

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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown State College
$1,813/month
506 Sq Ft
Highlands
$1,700/month
707 Sq Ft
Holmes-Foster
$1,168/month
581 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Highlands
$1,700/month
707 Sq Ft
Downtown State College
$1,813/month
506 Sq Ft
Holmes-Foster
$1,168/month
581 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 $1,345, you’ll want to make about $4,483 per month or $53,796 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
$1,068/month
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One Bedroom
$1,266/month
$1,394/month
Two Bedroom
$1,564/month
$1,959/month
Three Bedroom
$2,328/month
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The View

The View

850 Toftrees Ave,
State College, PA 16803

$895 - $1,035

2-3 Beds

The Valley

The Valley

870 Toftrees Ave,
State College, PA 16803

$945 - $1,879

1-5 Beds

The Heights at State College

The Heights at State College

201 Northwick Blvd,
State College, PA 16803

$799 - $2,787

2-4 Beds

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The Canyon

309 E Beaver Ave,
State College, PA 16801

$1,050 - $2,025

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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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