PSU Off-Campus Housing

Renting Penn State Apartments and Houses

During the fall in State College, PA, you almost cannot start looking too soon for your next Penn State apartment. Most students move in during the last weeks of August and are hitting the streets securing PSU off-campus housing for the next year just days later. When you actually have to start searching depends on what type of off-campus student housing at State College that you want. 

If you’ve got a bunch of friends and are looking for houses for rent in State College, the competition will be fierce and brutal. You need to find one for the following year as soon as you're moving into your current one. I

If you’re looking for apartments in State College, you can probably wait a month or two to get started. Either way, we have plenty of landlords in the area to browse on Rent College Pads.

Rent Prices in State College, PA

When you’re looking to live off-campus in a Penn State apartment or house, you’ll be paying a fair amount more for rent than you would elsewhere. Almost all of the Penn State off-campus housing options are pricey. The most expensive option to students would be to live on their own in a studio or one-bedroom unit, or in a 5+ bedroom unit. These options are a few hundred dollars more expensive than living with two or three roommates. 

Here's a breakdown of average rents per person, per bedroom:

Check out our list of top rated landlords near Penn State University to begin your search:

With all the great Penn State off-campus housing options, it can be difficult to make a decision. To help, we compiled a list of some of the most popular downtown State College apartment complexes below. This list was compiled by aggregating property reviews from around Ohio State.

The Retreat

Known for having a multitude of community amenities and fantastic social atmosphere, The Retreat’s cottage community is one of the top-rated off-campus housing options in the State College area.

Briarwood Apartments

Despite being an older complex, Briarwood Apartments is incredibly well-maintained, making it a perfect off-campus housing option for PSU students. The maintenance staff ensures that all requests are taken care of in a timely and efficient manner.

The View

The View features luxury apartments within proximity to the Penn State campus. Fully equipped with a team of knowledgeable and accommodating staff, these apartments are ideal for those looking for a hands-on management experience.

Copper Beech Townhomes

If you’re an international student that’s looking into off-campus housing, look no further. The staff at Copper Beech Townhomes is easy to work with when it comes to online correspondence and securing housing via the internet.

Parkway Plaza Apartments

The staff at the Parkway Plaza Apartments are highly involved when it comes to taking care of the needs of their tenants. To ensure a positive living experience, the staff addresses any concerns in a timely and efficient manner.