
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of State College, PA from $420 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Highlands area of State College.


The Canyon

126 E Fairmount Ave, Unit Bsmt studio

126 E Fairmount Ave, Unit 10

1010 S Pugh St

123 W Nittany Ave

Brickwork Properties Communities

Mount Nittany by Allen & Pugh

Ivy Place
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225 W Beaver Ave

The Bellaire

Crestmont

Kemmerer Road Apartments

Campus View

Old Boalsburg Road Apartments
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Ambassador

Nuway

Fairmount East Apartments I

Hiland Court

Regency Square Condominium

The Lofts

Locust Lane Apartments

Lexington House
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Graham Building

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Atherton House

The Allenway

Fairmount East Apartments II

511 Calder

Armenara Plaza

The Pad

Fairmount Hills
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300 Building

Carlton Apartments
Highlands, State College, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Studio Apartments | $1,254 | $850 | $1,919 |
| Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $1,199 | $2,250 |
| Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,135 | $1,099 | $3,000 |
| Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,566 | $1,695 | $4,000 |
| Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $1,849 | $1,849 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 10 mile radius of the Highlands Neighborhood of State College, PA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill | 1x1 Shared | 1BR,1BA | $1,219 |
| Brickwork Properties Communities | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,335 |
| Mount Nittany by Allen & Pugh | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Falport 1215 | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,454 |
| Twin Towers | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,691 |
| Penny by Allen & Pugh | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| oLiv Highland | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1,849 |
| University Terrace Apartments | 3 bedroom, patio unfurnished | 3BR,2BA | $1,999 |
| Marion Place | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2,062 |
| Riviera | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Place | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| oLiv Highland | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.34 |
| University Terrace Apartments | 3 bedroom, split unfurnished | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| The Maxxen at State College | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - B Large Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Riviera | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Mount Nittany by Allen & Pugh | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Park Place Apartments | Deluxe Two Bedroom/One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| Brickwork Properties Communities | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Penny by Allen & Pugh | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $4.08 |
| Twin Towers | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,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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