
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Centre County, PA from $400 (75 Rentals)
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126 N 2nd St

126 N 2nd St

1013 Old Boalsburg Rd

840 Old Boalsburg Rd

1926 3 Waddle Rd

1210 N Atherton St

Centre Estates I & II

College Park by Allen & Pugh

Turtle Creek Apartments at Toftrees
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302 S Allegheny St

1015 Old Boalsburg Rd, Unit Marvin Gardens G5

215 E College Ave

Lion's Gate Apartments

University Terrace Apartments

oLiv Highland

104 E Clearview Ave, Unit 104

Addison Court 55+ Living

Vairo Village

Westside Village Apartments
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Toftrees

Brickwork Properties Communities

Allen & Pugh

318 S Burrowes St, Unit 318A

102 W Nittany Ave

Paramont Woods

Ivy Place

Cafe 210

Prospect Avenue Apartments

Terra Sylvan
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Nittany View Apartments

Spring Brae

Atherton House

The Bellaire

Crestmont

Kemmerer Road Apartments

Campus View

Garden House

Old Boalsburg Road Apartments

Ambassador
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Nuway

Wyndtree Court

811 West College

Huntington Park Apartments

Park Lane Apartments

Fairmount East Apartments I

Park Forest Apartments

Dorchester House Apartments

Hiland Court

Ville Du Parc
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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 | $1,261 | $750 | $2,570 |
| Centre County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $750 | $2,800 |
| Centre County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,660 | $695 | $3,300 |
| Centre County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $695 | $4,400 |
| Centre County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,407 | $705 | $4,000 |
| Centre County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,291 | $935 | $1,805 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| State College Collective on Farmstead | 3BR/3.5BA - Standard - Unfurnished | 3BR,3BA | $730 |
| State College Collective on Aaron | 3BR/3.5BR - Upgraded Unfurnished - C | 3BR,3BA | $750 |
| Centre Estates I & II | 1 BR HCP/WC Accessible | 1BR,1BA | $943 |
| Park Hill | 2x1 Shared | 2BR,1BA | $1,084 |
| oLiv Highland | 5x4 | 5BR,4BA | $1,085 |
| Falport Duplex | Large Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,160 |
| Brickwork Properties Communities | Studio Apt, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,161 |
| Americana House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Southgate Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,449 |
| Falport 1215 | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| State College Collective on Farmstead | 3BR/3.5BA - Standard - Upgraded Unfurnished | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.44 |
| State College Collective on Aaron | 3BR/3.5BR - Upgraded Furnished - B | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.46 |
| Marion Place | 2BR/2 BATH W/FP | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| oLiv Highland | 4x4 Mansion | 4BR,4BA | $1.32 |
| Ashworth Woods | 4 Beds, 2.5 baths | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
| The Villas at Happy Valley | 3x3.5 Townhome | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.72 |
| The View | 2x2 Premium | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Park Hill | 2x1 Shared | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| The Bryn | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Tremont | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,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.
Expert Rental Resources
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
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