Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
State College, PA

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in State College, PA is $1,675. This is -14%, or $274, lower than the national average.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,675

increased by16%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

84

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in State College, PA is $1,675. This is -14%, or $274, lower than the national average.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
36%
38%
13%
9%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

73%
27%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
State College, PA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in State College, PA have decreased by 9% in the last month and have increased by 16% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
State College, PA

The monthly rent for an apartment in State College, PA is $1,627. A 1-bedroom apartment in State College, PA costs about $1,385 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,739. Houses for rent in State College, PA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,100.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,245

1%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,739

18%

23%

3 bedroom

$1,975

7%

11%

4 bedroom

$3,295

18%

10%

Studio

$1,125

3%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,245

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,739

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

10%

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.

Compare rent prices in State College, PA to other cities

Median rent prices in State College, PA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bellefonte, PA.

State College

Median rent price$1,675
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,285
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in State College, PA is 30% higher than the median rent in Bellefonte, PA.

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Legion Lane - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

6.3

Good

Legion Lane

Legion Ln, State College, PA 16801

4 beds

2 baths

$400–$2,400

Apartment for rent

Towneview Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
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2d ago

8.3

Very good

Towneview Apartments

200 Bradley Ave, State College, PA 16801

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,080–$1,730

Apartment for rent

1010 S Pugh St #G13 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in State College

1010 S Pugh G13 currently available 2 Bd 1 Bth

1010 S Pugh St #G13, State College, PA 16801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Available May 5

217 Easterly Pkwy #19 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in State College

Marvin Gardens 2bd 1bth apts available (MAY)

217 Easterly Pkwy #19, State College, PA 16801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

Apartment for rent

Available May 11

211 Easterly Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in State College

211 Easterly Pkwy, State College, PA 16801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 3

1015 Old Boalsburg Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in State College

Marvin Gardens 2bd 1bth units available for July 2026

1015 Old Boalsburg Rd, State College, PA 16801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 6

802 Stratford Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in State College

Condo for rent

930 N Atherton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in State College

3 beds

1 bath

$1,650

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Available Jun 15