Question 1

What is the average rent in State College, PA?

Accepted Answer

The average rent in State College, PA is $1,377/mo across 280 active listings. A 2-bedroom typically runs around $1,500/mo. Prices vary significantly by neighborhood - use RentLemon to compare your specific address against local comps.

Question 2

Are rentals in State College, PA overpriced?

Accepted Answer

Based on 280 scored listings, 36% of State College, PA rentals are overpriced relative to local market benchmarks. That said, 26% are great deals and another 14% are good deals - 40% of the market is at or below fair value if you know where to look. RentLemon scores every listing against neighborhood-adjusted medians so you can tell which is which before you apply.

Question 3

What is the price range for rentals in State College, PA?

Accepted Answer

Rentals in State College, PA currently range from $560–$3,500. The spread reflects the mix of unit types and neighborhoods - studios and shared units anchor the low end, while large multi-bedroom homes in premium neighborhoods drive the high end.

Question 4

What is the cheapest neighborhood in State College, PA?

Accepted Answer

The Highlands is currently the most affordable area in our State College, PA sample. Prices shift month to month as new listings enter the market, so check the neighborhood index above for the latest fair-price estimates across every area we track.

Unit type	Median	25th pct	75th pct	Listings
Studio	$610	$565	$1,000	58
1 Bedroom	$1,215	$1,050	$1,350	62
2 Bedroom	$1,500	$899	$1,800	39
3 Bedroom	$1,500	$1,250	$1,900	51
4 Bedroom	$1,700	$1,300	$2,095	70

Neighborhood	ZIP	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR	vs city avg	Listings
Downtown State College	16801	$610	$1,215	$1,500	$1,500	$1,700	—	24
The Highlands	16803	$610	$1,215	$1,500	$1,500	$1,700	—	12

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