Downtown State College's most sought-after student communities.
Both properties are managed independently — click through to check real-time availability, floor plans, and pricing.
Featured communities
Calder Commons
520 E Calder Way, State College, PA 16801
Downtown's Most Walkable Student Apartments — 1/2 Block to Campus
- Fully furnished 1 & 2-bedroom units
- 24-hour fitness center & quiet study lounge with free Wi-Fi
- On-floor laundry facilities & adjacent parking garage
- 24-hour maintenance response
Meridian on College Avenue
646 E College Ave, State College, PA 16801
Premier Student Living Near Beaver Stadium & PSU Campus
- Spacious 2-bed / 2-bath layouts with in-unit washer/dryer options
- Across the street from campus; walking distance to Beaver Stadium
- Private tanning salon, fitness center, conference rooms & study lounge
- Individual / by-the-bed lease options available
Why students choose downtown
Living downtown isn't just a shorter walk to class — it's being at the center of everything that makes Penn State, Penn State.
Walk to every class
5-minute walk to Old Main, the HUB, and most academic buildings. No parking passes, no shuttles, no excuses to skip.
Gameday, on foot
Beaver Stadium is a 12-minute walk. Skip the traffic and the lot, and be back on your couch before the crowd clears.
Everything you need, next door
Restaurants, coffee shops, groceries, and gyms — all within two blocks. This is walkable college-town living at its best.
CATA bus at your doorstep
Multiple CATA routes stop within a block, including free campus loops for late nights and East Halls trips.
Study spaces that actually work
Both featured properties include 24-hour study lounges — a real advantage during finals when Pattee is standing-room only.
Life without a car
College Ave, Beaver Ave, and Calder Way put dining, errands, and campus all within a short walk of home.
VIP Waitlist for 2027–28 is now open
Downtown units go fast. Get on the list with either community, or reach out and we'll point you in the right direction.