Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
State College, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
State College, PA rent slipped 14.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,875/month. Renters today are paying $323 less per month on average than last year despite a 9.1% month-over-month increase in October 2026.
Compared to national trends
State College sits 1.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 116 total rentals offering a smaller but varied market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in State College run around $1,195/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,320/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,969/month. Larger units reach $2,400/month for 3-bedrooms and $4,408/month for 4+ bedrooms.
Median rent
Median rent in State College
$1,875/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in State College is $1,875 per month as of October 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $25 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in State College
116
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 $1,763, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in State College run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,858.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 | 5% |  13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,320 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,969 | 18% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | 14% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $4,408 | 66% | 6% |
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 | $1,763 | 4% | 16% | |
Condos | $1,729 | 93% | - | |
Houses | $2,195 | No Change | 8% | |
Rooms | $900 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,320
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,969
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,408
Last 30 days
66%
Last year
6%
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
$1,763
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
16%
Condos
Average rent
$1,729
Last 30 days
93%
Houses
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
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
1%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in State College, PA is 56% higher than the median rent in Bellefonte, PA.
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108%Discover rentals in State College, PA
3d ago
718 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$480–$1,005
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.Apartment for rent
3m ago
W Aaron Dr, State College, PA 16803
1–2 beds
1 bath
$985–$1,240
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in State College
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.House for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in State College
1012 S Pugh St #27, State College, PA 16801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
1d ago
129 N Sparks St, State College, PA 16801
Studio–5 beds
1–5 baths
$1,240–$5,672
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
917 S Allen St, State College, PA 16801
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,550–$4,650
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
619 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,520–$4,220
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
131 N Sparks St, State College, PA 16801
3 beds
2 baths
$3,435
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1730 Bristol Ave, State College, PA 16801
2 beds
2 baths
$1,815
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in State College
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
550 Oakwood Ave, State College, PA 16803
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,455–$1,981
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 3
3m ago
W Aaron Dr, State College, PA 16803
1–2 beds
1 bath
$985–$1,240
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
550 Oakwood Ave, State College, PA 16803
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,455–$1,981
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 3
2d ago
1730 Bristol Ave, State College, PA 16801
2 beds
2 baths
$1,815
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.Apartment for rent
3h ago
225 S Buckhout St, State College, PA 16801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,550
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.Apartment for rent
9h ago
House for rent in State College
3 beds
2 baths
$2,195
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.House for rent
1d ago
830 S Pugh St, State College, PA 16801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,750
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
424 Waupelani Dr, State College, PA 16801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,445
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in State College
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in State College
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
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.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 $1,875 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in State College?
Average rent prices in State College have increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.
How does State College rent compare to the national average?
Rent in State College is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $25 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 $75,000/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?
February offers the best rental deals in State College, with rents running about 22% lower than October peak prices. This university town sees its highest rents during fall rental season, so timing your search for late winter can lead to meaningful savings.
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).