Apartments for Rent in State College, PA

Prices and availability in State College, PA were last updated on 16 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in State College, PA are: Atherton Place, Briarwood Apartments and Townhomes, Cherry Lane, Pleasant Pointe and Cooper's Pond, Courtyard 1.

The average rent in State College, PA is $2,052.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in State College, PA is between $1,375 and $1,795.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in State College, PA is between $1,375 and $1,600.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in State College, PA is between $1,450 and $2,499.

In State College, 74% of the residents are renting compared to 26% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 24% of State College's rentals, 66% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 10% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in State College is 39 years old, with 31% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 80% are garden-style apartment communities, 20% are mid-sized buildings, and 4% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in State College are around 5% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 28% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 33% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.