All postdoc housing is off-campus and independent of the university. Note that many housing options around town are based on the U.S. university calendar year (~Aug to ~Aug), and may not be flexible with starting/ending a lease at other times.
Once you have been hired, it is recommended that you start looking for housing ASAP as most of the good apartments fill up in the fall/winter for leases starting the following summer.
To apply (and/or request a tour if you are already in State College), call the main office or visit their website. Generally, there is an application fee (between ~$40-$300), a security deposit (about one month’s rent), and proof of income required when you apply.
Note: at some places, you will not get your security deposit back if they offer you a unit and you don’t take it.
Recommended Property Management:
Continental Real Estate Management, INC
Recommended Apartment Complexes:
Nittany Gardens: bikeable, direct bus route, pet friendly
Vairo Village: direct bus route, pet friendly – no weight limits
Lion’s Gate: walkable, bikeable, direct bus route, pet friendly
Park Forest: car recommended, bus route options, pet friendly
Imperial Towers: walkable, bikeable, direct bus route, cats and emotional support/service dogs
Toftrees: car recommended, bus route options, pet friendly – no weight limits
Blue Course Commons: close to two major bus routes, bus pass included in rent, also bikeable & walkable. Pet friendly. Furnished townhouses, large rooms, all maintenance included. Friendly and responsive management. Can rent a room in a sharehouse, or the entire house.