Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
State College, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
State College, PA rent slipped 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,599/month. Renters today are paying $126 less per month on average than last year as the market cools from its peak in October 2025.
Compared to national trends
State College is 17.1% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 64 total rentals providing a modest but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in State College rent for $1,175/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,260/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,500/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,998 and 4+ bedrooms at $1,950/month, offering options for different household sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in State College
$1,599/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in State College is $1,599 per month as of July 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $331 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in State College
64
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of State College rentals at each price point
Rent trends in State College, PA
Average rent prices in State College have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
State College, PA
Rent prices in State College vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in State College is $1,485, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in State College run $1,390 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,175 |  1% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,260 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,997 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,950 | 13% | 35% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in State College, PA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,485 | 4% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,675 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $882 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,260
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,997
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
35%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in State College, PA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,485
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$882
The table above reflects average rent prices in State College, 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.
How does rent in State College, PA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in State College and Bellefonte by all bedroom counts and property types.
State College
17%lower than the national median
35%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in State College, PA is 28% higher than the median rent in Bellefonte, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,250
$1,525
47%$1,350
13%$1,800
3%$1,390
1%$1,301
4%$1,505
19%$900
1%$1,997
1%$1,350
7%$1,827
113%$2,500
109%Discover rentals in State College, PA
3d ago
Legion Ln, State College, PA 16801
4 beds
2 baths
$400–$1,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in State College
801 Stratford Dr Apt 8 #1, State College, PA 16801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in State College
1010 S Pugh St #30, State College, PA 16801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 27
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in State College
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in State College
1702 James Ave #1, State College, PA 16801
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in State College
456 East Beaver Avenue, State College, PA 16801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in State College
2 beds
2 baths
$2,475
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in State College
2 beds
3.5 baths
$2,500
$2,200
Price drop
Condo for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in State College
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in State College
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
550 Oakwood Ave, State College, PA 16803
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$1,980
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in State College
409 S Pugh St #1, State College, PA 16801
2 beds
2 baths
$2,095
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 6
3h ago
Verified
550 Oakwood Ave, State College, PA 16803
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$1,980
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 3
5d+ ago
Verified
824 Elmwood St #NA, State College, PA 16801
5 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
424 Waupelani Dr, State College, PA 16801
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,445–$1,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
200 Bradley Ave, State College, PA 16801
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,345–$1,610
Apartment for rent
1d ago
424 Waupelani Dr, State College, PA 16801
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,445–$1,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
200 Bradley Ave, State College, PA 16801
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,345–$1,610
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in State College
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in State College
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for State College, 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 $1,599 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in State College?
Average rent prices in State College have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does State College rent compare to the national average?
Rent in State College is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $331 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 $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in State College?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in State College average around $1,280/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,880/month. Both bedroom types have seen increases year over year, with two-bedrooms up 10.4% and one-bedrooms up 9.0%.
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).