Cheap Homes for Rent in Centre County, PA from $900 (18 Rentals)

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property at 1029 S Atherton St

$900

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$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1029 S Atherton St

State CollegePA16801

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property at 522 E College Ave

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 15

522 E College Ave, Unit 306

522 E College Ave
State CollegePA16801

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Cheapest Available Centre County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Centre County, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Centre Estates I & II priced from $943. Park Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,084. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Centre County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Centre Estates I & II1 BR HCP/WC Accessible1BR,1BA$943
Park Hill2x1 Shared2BR,1BA$1,084
The CanyonAC 2x1 Shared2BR,1BA$1,099
Brickwork Properties Communities1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,198
oLiv Highland5x45BR,4BA$1,210

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centre County, PA

As of July 09, 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
oLiv Highland5x45BR,4BA$0.88
State College Collective on Northbrook2BR/2.5BA - Furnished2BR,2.5BA$0.79
The Villas at Happy Valley3x3.5 Townhome3BR,3.5BA$0.62
The Heights at State CollegeB1 - 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.04
Tremont4BR/2BA4BR,2BA$0.54
The Bryn3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$0.78
The Pointe at State College3 Bedroom/3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.90
Park Hill2x1 Shared2BR,1BA$1.16

Frequently Asked Questions about Centre County

What type of rentals are currently available in Centre County?

There are currently 413 Apartments for Rent in Centre County, PA with pricing that ranges from $585 to $4,221. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Centre County ranging from $900 to $3,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Centre County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Centre County ranges from $900 to $3,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,912.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Centre County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Centre County range from $699 to $4,221, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.

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