The Heights at State College
201 Northwick Blvd,
State College, PA 16803
2-4 Beds | $899 - $2,742
Rental Market Trends in State College, PA
What is the average rent in State College, PA?
$1,255/month
Average Rent
667 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.5%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in State College, PA is $1,255 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,552/month, making renting in State College more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in State College, you can expect to pay about $1,059 per month for a studio, $1,255 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,463 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,652 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in State College, PA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $6 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2025
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2024
2025
Rent Ranges in State College, PA
Last Updated January 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
19%
$700 - $1,000/month
40%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
19%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
23%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in State College?
Based on current rent prices, State College South, Holmes-Foster and Highlands are the most affordable neighborhoods in State College.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in State College?
Based on current rent prices, Orchard Park, Downtown State College and Highlands are the most expensive neighborhoods in State College.
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Which State College neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in State College with the most apartments available are Highlands, Downtown State College and State College South .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in State College, PA?
Because the average rent in State College is $1,255, you’ll want to make about $4,183 per month or $50,196 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does State College, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare State College, PA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,033/month
$1,206/month
One Bedroom
$1,238/month
$1,252/month
Two Bedroom
$2,262/month
$1,439/month
Three Bedroom
$912/month
$1,982/month
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Berger Communities
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31
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Pierce Educational Properties
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12
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7
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McKinney Properties
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12
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2,231
Units
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4
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2 Communities in State College
Morgan Properties
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314
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94,821
Units
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192
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.