Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
State College, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    State College, PA rent slipped 11.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters today are paying $408 less per month on average than last year.

  • State College is 21.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as an accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 50 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in State College rent for about $950/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,500/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,985/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,550/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in State College fell 32.5% year over year, diverging from the overall citywide decline of 11.6%. This segment's drop shows a distinct trend compared to other bedroom tiers.

Median rent

Median rent in State College

$1,500/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in State College is $1,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in State College

50

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 State College, PA

Average rent prices in State College have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $1,482, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in State College run $1,363 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$950

8%

21%

1 bedroom

$1,250

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,500

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,985

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,550

5%

46%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,985

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

46%

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

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,457
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in State College, PA is 3% higher than the median rent in Bellefonte, PA.

Discover rentals in State College, PA

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

1372 E Pennsylvania Ave, State College, PA 16801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,185

1012 S Pugh St #27 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in State College

Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartments in State College - Available now

1012 S Pugh St #27, State College, PA 16801

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

$1,195

Price drop

Towneview Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

6h ago

8.8

Very good

Towneview Apartments

200 Bradley Ave, State College, PA 16801

3 beds

1 bath

$1,610

Sandra Ross -MARJORIEMAES - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Sandra Ross -MARJORIEMAES

Marjorie Mae St, State College, PA 16803

3 beds

1 bath

$1,650

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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 $1,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in State College?

Average rent prices in State College have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does State College rent compare to the national average?

Rent in State College is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $60,000/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).

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