Rent in State College, PA
Across State College's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,385 a month, with figures from $1,314–$1,537. The highest typical rent is in 16804 ($1,537) and the lowest in 16801 ($1,314). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Centre County pay about 1.05% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,274 | $1,154–$1,367 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $1,102 | $1,086–$1,282 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $1,385 | $1,314–$1,537 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,760 | $1,426–$1,977 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $2,020 | $1,821–$2,020 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
State College ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in State College, PA?
- About $1,385 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,314–$1,537. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in State College, PA?
- About $1,102 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,086–$1,282. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in State College, PA?
- About $1,760 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,426–$1,977. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in State College, PA?
- About $1,274 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,154–$1,367. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in State College, PA?
- About $2,020 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,821–$2,020. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which State College ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 16804 has the highest typical rent at $1,537 a month, and 16801 the lowest at $1,314.
- What is the property tax rate in State College, PA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Centre County pay a typical 1.05% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these State College rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).