Cheap Apartments for Rent in Centre County, PA from $400 (75 Rentals)

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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
Student Housing
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Prospect Avenue Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Prospect Avenue Apartments

219 E Prospect AveState College, PA 16801
Student Housing
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Terra Sylvan
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terra Sylvan

101 Terra Sylvan LnBellefonte, PA 16823
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Spring Brae
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Brae

101 Spring Brae CtBellefonte, PA 16823
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Atherton House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Atherton House

415 S Atherton StState College, PA 16801
Student Housing
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The Bellaire
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bellaire

711 Bellaire AveState College, PA 16801
Student Housing
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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
Student Housing
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Campus View
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Campus View

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

Garden House

472 E College AveState College, PA 16801
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Ambassador
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ambassador

421 E Beaver AveState College, PA 16801
Student Housing
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Nuway
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nuway

542 Easterly PkyState College, PA 16801
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Wyndtree Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wyndtree Court

200 Wyndtree CtBellefonte, PA 16823
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811 West College
3 Bedroom Apartments

811 West College

811 W College AveState College, PA 16801
Student Housing
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Park Lane Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lane Apartments

229 S Sparks StState College, PA 16801
Student Housing
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Park Forest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Forest Apartments

801 W Aaron DrState College, PA 16803
Student Housing
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Hiland Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hiland Court

250 S Fraser StState College, PA 16801
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Ville Du Parc
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ville Du Parc

225 Governors Park RdBellefonte, PA 16823
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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 $730. 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$730
State College Collective on Aaron3BR/3.5BR - Upgraded Unfurnished - C3BR,3BA$750
Centre Estates I & II1 BR HCP/WC Accessible1BR,1BA$943
Park Hill2x1 Shared2BR,1BA$1,084
oLiv Highland5x45BR,4BA$1,085
Falport DuplexLarge Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,160
Brickwork Properties CommunitiesStudio Apt, 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,161
Americana House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
Southgate Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,449
Falport 12151 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,454

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centre County, PA

As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Centre County area is the $0.44 price per square foot 3BR/3.5BA - Standard - Upgraded Unfurnished Model at State College Collective on Farmstead in the starting from $765. The second greatest value Centre County apartment is the 3BR/3.5BR - Upgraded Furnished - B Model at State College Collective on Aaron starting at $790 with a $0.46 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.
State College Collective on Farmstead3BR/3.5BA - Standard - Upgraded Unfurnished3BR,3.5BA$0.44
State College Collective on Aaron3BR/3.5BR - Upgraded Furnished - B3BR,3.5BA$0.46
Marion Place2BR/2 BATH W/FP2BR,2BA$1.23
oLiv Highland4x4 Mansion4BR,4BA$1.32
Ashworth Woods4 Beds, 2.5 baths4BR,2.5BA$1.13
The Villas at Happy Valley3x3.5 Townhome3BR,3.5BA$0.72
The View2x2 Premium2BR,2BA$1.24
Park Hill2x1 Shared2BR,1BA$1.16
The Bryn2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.19
Tremont2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.21

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Centre County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Centre County?

The cheapest apartment in Centre County is Centre Estates I & II which is listed at $943, while the average apartment in Centre County costs $8,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Centre County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 170 regular apartments in Centre County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Centre County?

Cheap apartments in Centre County have an average cost of $2,199 which is $6,651 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Centre County.

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