Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
State College, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
State College, PA rent rose 6.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,644/month. Renters are paying $61 more per month on average than last year, extending a recovery from the trough earlier in 2025 though still below the peak of $1,880/month in October 2025.
Compared to national trends
State College is 15.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 87 units. This positions it as a smaller market with moderate rents relative to the national landscape.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in State College rent for $1,122/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,225/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,725/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,095/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,232/month. These figures show a clear progression in rent by bedroom count.
Price ranges
Houses rent for a median of $2,100/month in State College, while apartments are lower at $1,495/month. This reflects distinct price tiers across property types in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in State College
$1,644/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in State College is $1,644 per month as of June 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $306 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in State College
87
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in State College run $1,392 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,122 |  3% | 28% | |
1 bedroom | $1,225 | No Change | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $1,725 | 3% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,095 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,232 | 3% | 33% |
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 | $1,495 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,297 | 27% | - | |
Houses | $2,100 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $882 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,122
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,232
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
33%
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
$1,495
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,297
Last 30 days
27%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
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
16%lower than the national median
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in State College, PA is 32% higher than the median rent in Bellefonte, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$1,395
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5%$1,847
9%$1,850
24%$1,125
58%$1,707
92%Discover rentals in State College, PA
5d+ ago
Legion Ln, State College, PA 16801
4 beds
2 baths
$400–$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in State College
1011 Old Boalsburg Rd #G1, State College, PA 16801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 26
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in State College
217 Easterly Pkwy #19, State College, PA 16801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,285
Apartment for rent
Available May 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
1864 Autumnwood Dr #NA, State College, PA 16801
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
20h ago
House for rent in State College
109 Clemson Ct #NA, State College, PA 16803
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in State College
456 E Beaver Ave, 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
$2,575
House for rent
1d ago
101 S Corl St, State College, PA 16801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1730 Bristol Ave, State College, PA 16801
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
550 Oakwood Ave, State College, PA 16803
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,850
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
7h ago
Verified
550 Oakwood Ave, State College, PA 16803
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 3
1h ago
200 Bradley Ave, State College, PA 16801
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,345–$1,610
Apartment for rent
6h ago
424 Waupelani Dr, State College, PA 16801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,075–$1,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
101 S Corl St, State College, PA 16801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
1h ago
200 Bradley Ave, State College, PA 16801
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,345–$1,610
Apartment for rent
6h ago
424 Waupelani Dr, State College, PA 16801
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,075–$1,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
101 S Corl St, State College, PA 16801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1006 S Pugh St, State College, PA 16801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$2,400
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 $1,644 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in State College?
Average rent prices in State College have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does State College rent compare to the national average?
Rent in State College is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $306 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 $66,000/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?
State College one-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,200 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,800 monthly. These figures reflect the university town's rental market, where two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available inventory at 33% of monthly listings.
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).