Exterior of Rise at State College showing off its central and prime location

Student Housing in State College, PA

Welcome to a new take on student housing. Studio, 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom apartments in State College, PA that deliver an incredible downtown location, spacious floor plans, and next-level amenities.

Dedicated floors exclusively for Grad students. Apply Today!

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Create, Be
& Explore
at RISE

Our student apartments in State College, Pennsylvania, are bespoke designed to complement you and your lifestyle. We are stylish, established, and connected. Whether it's the amazing number of premium in-home extras or the cutting-edge list of community amenities, your place will be the place on campus.

"The RISE State College is the absolute best place to live in the area, their space is perfect for college students and their grad student floors are impressive!!!"

Bethany B.

RISE Resident

"Overall, one of the best modern quality apartments here in State College! I highly recommend to tour, get a feel of the staff / residents, & experience!"

Elias S.

RISE Resident

"I had the pleasure of living in The Rise for the past year and a half and it was easily my best housing experience in the State College area."

Omar S.

RISE Resident

Resident game lounge with billiards and seating at Rise student housing

Outdoor student courtyard with grills, games, and TVs at Rise

Large modern front entrance of Rise at State College student apartments for Penn State students

Private, fully furnished student bedroom at Rise at State College

Apartment
Features

Enjoy the serenity of your apartment with Rise at State College's comfortable and convenient interior amenities that make university life better than ever.

Fully furnished living room featuring large windows for ample natural light at Rise at State College

Fully furnished student apartment kitchen with modern appliances at Rise at State College

Designer bathroom with premium finishes in a Penn State off-campus apartment

reakfast bar seating and stainless steel appliances at Rise at State College

In-home washer and dryer included in Rise at State College student apartments

Fully furnished living room with modern seating in an off-campus Penn State apartment

Fully-Furnished
Student Apartments

Open-concept modern kitchen and living area in a fully furnished PSU student apartment

Modern Kitchens

Designer bathroom vanity with modern lighting at Rise student housing

Designer Bathrooms

Dedicated study desk and workspace inside a private bedroom near Penn State

Private, Student
Bedrooms

Breakfast bar seating and stainless steel appliances at Rise at State College

Dedicated
Graduate Floors

In-Home
Washer & Dryer

Unit Types

A+ Student Living

Whether you prefer living solo, with lifelong friends, or making new ones: RISE has the perfect layout to match your vibe, including dedicated floors with furnished graduate student apartments.

Check Availability Graduate Floors

Studios

309-371 SQFT.

Grad Student

Studio, 2, or 3 Bedroom

2 Dedicated Graduate Floors

2 Bedroom

1-2

450-707 SQFT.

3 Bedroom

2-3

670-857 SQFT.

4 Bedroom

3-4

871-1,118 SQFT.

5 Bedroom

3-4

1,063-1,510 SQFT.

Billiards table and social seating in the Rise at State College game lounge

Modern Perks for Modern Living

Hit your goals in the decked-out fitness center, relax with friends in the fully stocked game room, hit the books in one of our various study spaces, or relax and play a round of corn hole on the courtyard. RISE has it all.

Penn State students using the cycle machines in the 24 hour fitness center at Rise at State College

Amenities

Spaces to relax, to work up a sweat, to hit your college goals, and to make lifelong memories.

Free weights and strength training area in the Rise at State College fitness center

Private, quiet study pods for Penn State students at Rise at State College

Resident entertainment bar and gathering space in the Rise community lounge

Immersive Virtual Reality room and tech lounge at Rise at State College

Large resident hot tub on the outdoor amenity deck at Rise at State College

Sun loungers and seating around the outdoor hot tub at Rise student apartments

State-of-the-Art
Fitness Center with Yoga Room

Private and
Group Study Spaces

Club/Game Lounge

Smart TV Link and
Virtual Reality Room

Outdoor Amenity Deck
with Hot Tub

Outdoor fire pit and lounge seating for evening socializing at Rise

Courtyard with
Grills, Games & TVS

RISE Up

Every day at Rise at State College is an adventure. From the moment you wake, until you lie down at night, you live surrounded by opportunities to thrive, meet new people, and make memories.

By Day
By Night

Student grabbing a coffee in the Rise resident lounge before class

Grab a coffee

Get caffeinated for the day ahead in the RISE lounge.

Penn State student walking to campus from Rise at State College apartments

Head to class

Step out your front door, Penn State is only minutes away.

Student using the strength training equipment in the fitness center at Rise at State College

Hit the gym

Hit your health goals and center yourself in our stacked fitness center.

Student studying in the private study lounge at Rise at State College

Catch up

Grab a study spot and hunker down for the week's coursework.

Students hanging out in the outdoor courtyard lounge seating on a sunny day in State College

Take a load off

Lay back and relax in our outdoor courtyard.

Aerial view showcasing the the charm of the State College skyline

Explore the area

State College always offers beautiful and memorable experiences.

Students enjoying a live music show at Stage West in State College

See a show

Catch a band at Stage West, just minutes away.

Student kitchen at Rise at State College, perfect for hosting a group dinner night

Gather the group

At RISE, your place is the place. Gather your friends here.

Students dining at local restaurants on College Ave near Rise

Fuel up

Located on College Ave, you'll be surrounded by every cuisine you could crave.

Students relaxing in the lounge, featuring spacious lounge seating and tables

Play a round

Gather your group and get a game going in the Game Lounge.

Penn State students relaxing in the spacious hot tub in the courtyard at Rise at State College apartments

Take a dip

Head the courtyard and hop in the resident hot tub to relax.

Student relaxing in the outdoor courtyard featuring spacious lounge seating and mounted TVs

Fire it up

Spark the grill, get your friends, make dinner, then relax around the fire.

FILTER

Drop a Pin

Explore all that surrounds you when you RISE above and live your best life.

All

Entertainment

Food

Coffee

Recreation

Shops

Barber/Salon

Your Social
Backdrop

RISE at State College is the perfect backdrop for every social adventure, in person or in feed.