Apartments for Rent in State College, PA

Prices and availability in State College, PA were last updated on 7 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in State College, PA are: Atherton Place, Briarwood Apartments and Townhomes, Cherry Lane, Limerock Court and Pleasant Pointe.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in State College, PA is between $1,470 and $2,344.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in State College, PA is between $1,470 and $2,344.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in State College, PA is between $1,600 and $2,500.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in State College, PA is between $1,470 and $2,499.

In State College 74% of the housing is rented out compared to 26% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 24% of State College's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 66% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 10% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in State College are about 39 years old, on average. Of these, 31% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About 80% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 20% are mid-rises, and 4% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Rental apartments in State College come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 5% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 28% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 33% of all rentals in State College. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.