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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Playground
  • Dog park
  • Spacious units
  • Close to shopping
  • Beautifully landscaped grounds
  • Most utilities included

Location

West Aaron Drive, State College, Pennsylvania 16803, United States
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Management

Park Forest Apartments & Farmstead Townhomes

Leasing office

(814) 238-1443

Property Overview

Park Forest Apartments presents a strong combination of value and livability, highlighted by an overall Zumper expert rating of 8 out of 10. This property excels with a remarkable amenities score of 9, including spacious units, a playground, and a dog park, while also enjoying a prime location with excellent access to shopping and transportation. Additionally, it offers competitive pricing and transparency in its management, fostering trust for potential renters.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Park Forest Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Park Forest Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

Availability in January - Great Location!1 bed1.5 bath$930–$960 /mo2 units available
2 Bedroom Apt. - Dogs & Cats Welcome - Wait List Open for 2026/272 bed1.5 bath$1,210 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Park Forest Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating
TrashUtilities Included

Tech

Internet

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite LaundryWater/Sewer
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Applicants

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One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Park Forest Apartments

HomeApartments in State College Park Forest Apartments

Garden-style apartments on 15 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Close to shopping, restaurants and the Penn State – University Park campus, Park Forest Apartments offers spacious 1 and 2-bedroom units with most utilities included along with one free parking space per bedroom. We have a playground and lots of open space. We also welcome both cats and dogs and there is a dog park within walking distance. This apartment complex is ideal for those who seek quiet residential living, yet want affordable housing and the convenience for all that State College and the University offers.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Park Forest Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Park Forest Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Park Forest Apartments
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, Park Forest Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Park Forest Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Park Forest Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Park Forest Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Park Forest Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Park Forest Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 8 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 5 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 1 internet service provider option nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Park Forest Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 2 miles away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 1 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 3 miles away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in State College

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 30% lower than 1-bedrooms in State College.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Park Forest Apartments to be 45% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in State College.

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
State College
A table of studio rental data trends in State College
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,069
January 2024$1,102
February 2024$975
March 2024$975
April 2024$1,030
May 2024$1,030
June 2024$993
July 2024$1,011
August 2024$1,039
September 2024$1,234
October 2024$1,102
November 2024$1,050
December 2024$1,086
January 2025$1,101
February 2025$1,078
March 2025$1,037
April 2025$1,032
May 2025$1,052
June 2025$1,115
July 2025$1,183
August 2025$1,147
September 2025$1,210
October 2025$1,083
November 2025$1,095
December 2025$1,096

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Can I afford to live at West Aaron Drive?

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$37,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $37,200 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $930.
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Schools near Park Forest Apartments

Park Forest Elementary School

2181 school dr

state college, PA, 16803

K-5Public
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Getting around State College near West Aaron Drive

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for West Aaron Drive, State College

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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