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1210 N Atherton St
$625Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1210 N Atherton St

State College, PA 16803
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126 E Fairmount Ave
$995Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable May 7

126 E Fairmount Ave

State College, PA 16801
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123 W Nittany Ave
$1,025Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

123 W Nittany Ave

State College, PA 16801
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309 W Beaver Ave
$1,2001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

309 W Beaver Ave

State College, PA 16801
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Ivy Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Place

236 S Fraser StState College, PA 16801
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Cafe 210
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cafe 210

226 W College AveState College, PA 16801
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Prospect Avenue Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Prospect Avenue Apartments

219 E Prospect AveState College, PA 16801
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Corl West Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Corl West Apartments

406-420 S Corl StState College, PA 16801
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415 S Atherton St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

415 S Atherton St

415 S Atherton StState College, PA 16801
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Falport Duplex
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Falport Duplex

623-625 W Nittany AveState College, PA 16801
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Crestmont
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestmont

905 S Allen StState College, PA 16801
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Kemmerer Road Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kemmerer Road Apartments

410 Kemmerer RdState College, PA 16801
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Falport Corl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Falport Corl

407 S Corl StState College, PA 16801
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Campus View
Studio Apartments

Campus View

106 E College AveState College, PA 16801
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Garden House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden House

472 E College AveState College, PA 16801
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Cheapest Available State College Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in State College, PA is a 3 Beds unit found at Parkway Plaza priced from $635. Corl West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $681. Here is today’s list of the most affordable State College apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkway Plaza3BR/1BA - Furnished3BR,1BA$635
Corl West ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom, 1 and one half Bath1BR,1BA$681
Centre Estates I & II1 Bedroom FF1BR,1BA$740
Falport Duplex2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$762
Falport Corl2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Office2BR,2BA$840
University Terrace ApartmentsEfficiency unfurnished & furnishedStudio,1BA$999
oLiv Highland4X4 C4BR,4BA$999
Addison Court 55+ LivingStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,011
Park Hill1x1 B1BR,1BA$1,095
Aspen State CollegeE1 ADA - Keystone5BR,5BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in State College, PA

As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the State College area is the $1.02 price per square foot 2X2.5 Birchmore Model at The Retreat at State College in the starting from $1,420. The second greatest value State College apartment is the 4 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Ashworth Woods starting at $1,485 with a $1.14 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for State College apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Retreat at State College2X2.5 Birchmore2BR,2.5BA$1.02
Ashworth Woods4 Beds, 2.5 baths4BR,2.5BA$1.14
The Villas at Happy ValleyThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,3.5BA$0.61
Blue Course CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$0.66
The Heights at State CollegeB1R - Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.18
910-1C Robin Rd, Unit Loft910-1C Robin Rd1BR,1BA$1.20
The Pointe at State College3 Bedroom/3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.91
The Bryn2BR/2BA- Sold Out!2BR,2BA$1.16
Tremont2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.23
Centre Estates I & II1 Bedroom FF1BR,1BA$1.19

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State College Overview

State College is a metropolitan town situated in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It?s home to The Pennsylvania State University?s Park Campus, which largely forms its economic and demographic patterns. It is more than just a college town with vibrant nightlife, recreational facilities, shopping outlets, and good quality apartments that make it a great place to live.

Why live in State College, PA?

State College is a wonderful place to live and raise a family because of low crime rates, great schools, and ambient recreational facilities around the mountains. The town is built around Pennsylvania State University with steady college amenities and sporting activities. Though the unemployment rate is slightly higher than that of the national average, State College has experienced a significant job growth rate. It is also isolated from the commotion of the larger cities, with a reasonable cost of living and housing.

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Getting Around State College, PA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

18 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap State College Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in State College?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in State College is at Parkway Plaza listed at $975.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom State College Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom State College Apartment is $681 at Corl West Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom State College Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in State College is starting from $762 at Falport Duplex.

What is the most affordable State College Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap State College Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkway Plaza and starts from $635.

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