
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Centre County, PA from $550 (45 Rentals)
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123 W Nittany Ave

123 N Thomas St

329 Hepburn St

Centre Estates I & II

Turtle Creek Apartments at Toftrees

Lion's Gate Apartments

Haus

The Canyon
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124 S Water St, Unit 1

126 E Fairmount Ave, Unit Bsmt studio

382 Pine St, Unit 2

1210 N Atherton St, Unit 108

Ivy Place

Cafe 210

Prospect Avenue Apartments

Terra Sylvan

Nittany View Apartments
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Spring Brae

Atherton Place

The Bellaire

Nittany Garden

Crestmont

145 N. Gill St.

Kemmerer Road Apartments

Campus View

Old Boalsburg Road Apartments
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Garden House

Ambassador

Nuway

Wyndtree Court

811 West College

Fairmount East Apartments I

Park Forest Apartments

Dorchester House Apartments

Hiland Court
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Regency Square Condominium

Haus State College

The Lofts

Park Lane Apartments

College Avenue Apartments

Locust Lane Apartments

Fairlawn Townhomes

Lexington House

Graham Building
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Centre County, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Centre County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre County Studio Apartments | $1,311 | $850 | $1,919 |
| Centre County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,549 | $760 | $2,399 |
| Centre County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $250 | $3,008 |
| Centre County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,496 | $699 | $4,079 |
| Centre County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,011 | $550 | $1,849 |
| Centre County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,077 | $749 | $1,829 |
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Cheapest Available Centre County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Centre County, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Echelon State College in the College Heights neighborhood priced from $250. The Station State College in the College Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $785. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Centre County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echelon State College | Buckeye B1 (INC)- 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $250 |
| The Station State College | Talmadge Furnished-5x5.5 | 5BR,5BA | $785 |
| Centre Estates I & II | 1 BR HCP/WC Accessible | 1BR,1BA | $943 |
| Haus | 3x2 Shared | 3BR,2BA | $1,054 |
| Park Hill | 1x1 Shared | 1BR,1BA | $1,219 |
| The Heights at State College | B1R - Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,250 |
| Brickwork Properties Communities | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,335 |
| Falport Corl | Large 1 Bedroom, 1 and one half Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,379 |
| Mount Nittany by Allen & Pugh | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centre County, PA
As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Centre County area is the $0.54 price per square foot Lumpkin B Furnished-4x4.5 Model at The Station State College in the in the College Heights neighborhood starting from $993. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station State College | Lumpkin B Furnished-4x4.5 | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.54 |
| State College Collective on Farmstead | 3BR/3.5BA - Standard - Upgraded Unfurnished | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.44 |
| Brexx at State College | 3X3 Birchmore | 3BR,3BA | $0.72 |
| 138 Musserview Way, Unit A | 138 Musserview Way | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.23 |
| The Villas at Happy Valley | 3x3.5 Townhome | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.62 |
| The Heights at State College | B1 - 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Haus | 3x2 Shared | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| The Bryn | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.78 |
| Parkway Plaza | 2BR/2BA - Unfurnished | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Tremont | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Centre County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Centre County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Centre County is under $1,400.
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 $1,411.
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 143 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 $849 which is $562 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Centre County.
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