Rent by ZIP · Centre County
Rent in University Park, PA 16802
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,700 (+9.7% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,410 | $1,300 | +8.5% | $1,269–1,551 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,420 | $1,310 | +8.4% | $1,278–1,562 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,550 | +9.7% | $1,530–1,870 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,190 | $1,940 | +12.9% | $1,971–2,409 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,230 | $2,050 | +8.8% | $2,007–2,453 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the State College, PA MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for State College, PA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,537.
What renters pay in 16802
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16801 | State College | $1,670 | $1,314 |
| 16803 | State College | $1,730 | $1,385 |
| 16820 | Aaronsburg | $1,430 | – |
| 16822 | Beech Creek | $1,270 | $1,071 |
| 16823 | Bellefonte | $1,330 | $1,093 |
| 16825 | Bigler | $1,150 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Centre County, PA · All PA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.