Rent by ZIP · Centre County
Rent in State College, PA 16803
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,730 (+9.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,356 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,430 | $1,330 | +7.5% | $1,287–1,573 | $1,367 ±$446 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,440 | $1,340 | +7.5% | $1,296–1,584 | $1,102 ±$84 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,730 | $1,580 | +9.5% | $1,557–1,903 | $1,385 ±$38 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,230 | $1,980 | +12.6% | $2,007–2,453 | $1,760 ±$131 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,270 | $2,090 | +8.6% | $2,043–2,497 | $1,016 ±$541 |
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 16803
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16802 | University Park | $1,700 | – |
| 16801 | State College | $1,670 | $1,314 |
| 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.