Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Pennsylvania State University, PA

Median rent

Median rent in State College

$1,562/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in State College is $1,562 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $337 less per month.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in State College

59

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of State College rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 12% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in State College run $1,397 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,290

-

3%

1 bedroom

$1,393

-

5%

2 bedroom

$1,500

-

7%

3 bedroom

$2,094

-

2%

4 bedroom

$2,067

-

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,290

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,393

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,094

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,067

Last year

21%

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

329 Myrtle St #A - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Bellefonte

2BR/1.0BA

329 Myrtle St #A, Bellefonte, PA 16823

2 beds

1 bath

$825

212-214 East Logan Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

212-214 East Logan Street

214 212- 214 East Logan Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823

2 beds

1 bath

$895

124 S Water St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pine Grove Mills

124 S Water St unit #1 Pine Grove Mills 2bd 1bth available NOW

124 S Water St #1, Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

382 Pine St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bellefonte

Charming 2 Bed Apartment in Bellefonte, PA | Available late September - $1100/mo

382 Pine St #2, Bellefonte, PA 16823

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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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 $1,562 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in State College?

Average rent prices in State College have increased by 12% since last year.

How does State College rent compare to the national average?

Rent in State College is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $337 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 $63,000/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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