Cheap Apartments for Rent in Centre County, PA from $400 (93 Rentals)

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1670 W College Ave
$760 - $1,000
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1670 W College Ave

1670 W College AveState College, PA 16801
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619 S Pugh St
$910 - $1,340
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

619 S Pugh St

619 S Pugh StState College, PA 16801
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Atherton House
$1,150 - $1,200
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Atherton House

415 S Atherton StState College, PA 16801
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Toftrees
$1,287 - $2,460
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Toftrees

390 Toftrees AveState College, PA 16803
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Vairo Village
$1,313 - $2,218
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Vairo Village

10 Vairo BlvdState College, PA 16803
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Ivy Place
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Ivy Place

236 S Fraser StState College, PA 16801
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Cafe 210
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Cafe 210

226 W College AveState College, PA 16801
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Prospect Avenue Apartments
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Prospect Avenue Apartments

219 E Prospect AveState College, PA 16801
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Cheapest Available Centre County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Centre County, PA is a 3 Beds unit found at State College Collective on Farmstead priced from $735. State College Collective on Aaron has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Centre County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
State College Collective on Farmstead3BR/3.5BA - Standard - Unfurnished3BR,3BA$735
State College Collective on Aaron3BR/3.5BR - Upgraded Unfurnished - C3BR,3BA$750
Brexx at State College4x4.5 Springmore Upgraded4BR,4BA$929
Centre Estates I & II1 BR HCP/WC Accessible1BR,1BA$943
Haus3x2 Shared3BR,2BA$1,054
Park Hill2x1 Shared2BR,1BA$1,084
The CanyonAC 2x1 Shared2BR,1BA$1,099
Falport DuplexLarge Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,160

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centre County, PA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Centre County area is the $0.23 price per square foot 206 W Beaver St Model at 206 W Beaver St, Unit Apt.4 in the starting from $850. The second greatest value Centre County apartment is the 3BR/3.5BA - Standard - Upgraded Unfurnished Model at State College Collective on Farmstead starting at $765 with a $0.44 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Centre County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
206 W Beaver St, Unit Apt.4206 W Beaver St2BR,1BA$0.23
State College Collective on Farmstead3BR/3.5BA - Standard - Upgraded Unfurnished3BR,3.5BA$0.44
State College Collective on Aaron3BR/3.5BR - Furnished - C3BR,3.5BA$0.46
Brexx at State College2X2.5 Birchmore2BR,2.5BA$1.02
oLiv Highland4x2 Lite4BR,2BA$1.06
State College Collective on Northbrook2BR/2.5BA - Furnished2BR,2.5BA$0.79
The Villas at Happy Valley3x3.5 Townhome3BR,3.5BA$0.60
Haus3x2 Shared3BR,2BA$1.02
The Bryn3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$0.78
Park Hill2x1 Shared2BR,1BA$1.16

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Centre County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Centre County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Centre County is at Falport Duplex listed at $1,160.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Centre County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Centre County Apartment is $943 at Centre Estates I & II.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Centre County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Centre County is starting from $998 at Centre Estates I & II.

What is the most affordable Centre County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Centre County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at State College Collective on Farmstead and starts from $735.

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