Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of State College, PA from $420 (39 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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225 W Beaver Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

225 W Beaver Ave

225 W Beaver AveState 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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Hiland Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hiland Court

250 S Fraser StState College, PA 16801
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The Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts

728 Bellaire AveState College, PA 16801
Student Housing
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Locust Lane Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Locust Lane Apartments

301-307 Locust LnState College, PA 16801
Student Housing
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Lexington House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington House

518 University DrState College, PA 16801
Student Housing
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Graham Building
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Graham Building

126 S Allen StState College, PA 16801
Student Housing
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Addison Court 55+ Living
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Addison Court 55+ Living

120 E Beaver AveState College, PA 16801
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Atherton House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Atherton House

415 S Atherton StState College, PA 16801
Student Housing
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The Allenway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Allenway

301-305 S Allen StState College, PA 16801
Student Housing
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511 Calder
7 Bedroom Apartments

511 Calder

511 E Calder WayState College, PA 16801
Student Housing
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Armenara Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Armenara Plaza

131 Sowers StState College, PA 16801
Student Housing
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The Pad
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pad

132-136 High StState College, PA 16801
Student Housing
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Fairmount Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairmount Hills

215 W Fairmount AveState College, PA 16801
Student Housing
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300 Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

300 Building

300 W College AveState College, PA 16801
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Carlton Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Apartments

325 S Garner StState College, PA 16801
Student Housing
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Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands area of State College, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Hill priced from $1,219. Brickwork Properties Communities has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,335. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in State College, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Hill1x1 Shared1BR,1BA$1,219
Brickwork Properties Communities2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,335
Mount Nittany by Allen & Pugh1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,400
Falport 12151 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,454
Twin Towers1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,691
Penny by Allen & Pugh1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,775
oLiv Highland4x44BR,4BA$1,849
University Terrace Apartments3 bedroom, patio unfurnished3BR,2BA$1,999
Marion Place2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2,062
Riviera2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,360

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, PA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Marion Place in the in the College Heights neighborhood starting from $2,062. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the 4x4 Model at oLiv Highland starting at $1,849 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the College Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marion Place2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.45
oLiv Highland4x44BR,4BA$1.34
University Terrace Apartments3 bedroom, split unfurnished3BR,2BA$2.00
The Maxxen at State College2 Bedroom 2 Bath - B Large Penthouse2BR,2BA$1.63
Riviera2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.73
Mount Nittany by Allen & Pugh2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.78
Park Place ApartmentsDeluxe Two Bedroom/One Bath2BR,1BA$3.38
Brickwork Properties Communities2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
Penny by Allen & Pugh2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$4.08
Twin Towers1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.82

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Highlands is Park Hill which is listed at $1,219, while the average apartment in Highlands costs $1,775.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highlands?

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 23 regular apartments in Highlands 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 Highlands?

Cheap apartments in Highlands have an average cost of $1,540 which is $235 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands.

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