Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Pennsylvania State University, PA

Median rent

Median rent in State College

$1,650/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in State College is $1,650 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$2.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in State College

106

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of State College rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Pennsylvania State University, PA

Average rent prices in State College have increased by 11% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Pennsylvania State University, PA

Rent prices in State College vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in State College is $1,567, whereas a house costs $2,095. 1-bedroom apartments in State College run $1,366 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.

Listings

Studio

$1,240

-

10%

1 bedroom

$1,340

-

7%

2 bedroom

$1,795

-

4%

3 bedroom

$2,195

-

2%

4 bedroom

$2,550

-

33%

Studio

Average rent

$1,240

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,340

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last year

33%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Pennsylvania State University, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Pennsylvania State University, PA

124 S Water St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pine Grove Mills

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
LINDEN HALL ROAD 531 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

LINDEN HALL ROAD 531

531 Linden Hall Rd, Boalsburg, PA 16827

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
382 Pine St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bellefonte

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1372 E Pennsylvania Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in State College

1372 PA Ave duplex 2 Bd 1 Bth September move in, 8 month lease available

1372 E Pennsylvania Ave, State College, PA 16801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Pennsylvania State University, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the State College rental market.

How much is rent in State College?

The average rent in State College is $1,650 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in State College?

Average rent prices in State College have increased by 11% since last year.

How does State College rent compare to the national average?

Rent in State College is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in State College?

To comfortably afford rent in State College, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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