Designed for Community
more than a home… find your family of support!
We take care of the hard part: finding creative, driven + purpose-lead individuals who are seeking meaningful connection + community. All you have to do is apply!
Meals & mentors
We host a family dinner every Sunday and Wednesday as a chance to catch up with friends, meet new mentors, and share ideas together. Network from the comfort of your kitchen!
Facilitated events
From TEDx speaker dinners to private house concerts – we partner with lots of organizations in town to host creative + purposeful events. We bring the creativity to your living room.
House retreats
A highlight of each year – we host semesterly retreats for the house to connect twice a year. All expenses are covered – so just show up to relax, unwind and have fun!
Pursue passion projects
Collaborate with your housemates on projects. Indoor beehives. Spinning greenhouses. Recording studios. We’ve built them all! Good ideas can receive $1000 from our friends at 3 Dots.
Diverse housemates
Live with people who think differently and challenge you to be your best self. Surrounded by peers + mentors to support you on your journey, we fill the house with a multitude of perspectives.
Connect to opportunity
Use our in-house slack group to find out what’s happening in the home and with alumni around the world. Get the inside scoop on resources and opportunities.
We are committed to diversity and anti-racism as we grow our community. We seek to be a space welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community and that is inclusive of all abilities and walks of life. We continuously strive to improve upon our past efforts, lift up those around us, and find ways to engage new voices.
House Features
5,000 sqft of creativity + convenience
The co.space was designed to make living in community as convenient as possible. The property has been completely renovated and features new additions every year.
Fully furnished
Everything you need to get settled – plus a few surprises! (no need to bring your own rock climbing wall… we’ve got you covered)
Centrally located
Located in downtown State College at (view on google), we are a quick 5 min walk to Penn State’s campus. No need to worry about a bus pass.
High-end kitchen
Top-end appliances, granite countertops, and a walk-in fridge. The heart of our home is perfect for cooking large community meals.
Free laundry & supplies
No need for supply runs – we stock all of the cleaning supplies for the house. Plus take advantage of unlimited use of in-house laundry!
High-speed wifi
Commercial-grade wifi throughout the house. Never worry about submitting an assignment online or (who are we kidding) streaming netflix…
Built for collaboration
Outdoor movie theatres on the porch. Giant dining room table for potlucks. Living room VR for ideation sessions. We’re built to collaborate.
Unbeatable Value
co.spacers can save over $300 every month compared to similar alternatives
One monthly fee gets you all that you need to find meaningful community. We take care of the annoying bills and supply runs so you can focus on what matters – making memories!
 | Apartment | Uni Dorm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (per person) | $825 (double) or $995 (single) | $690 | $1100 – 1500 |
| Utilities | ✅ | $170 | included |
| Laundry | ✅ | $30 | $30 |
| Cleaning Supplies | ✅ | $85 | $55 |
| High-Speed Wifi | ✅ | $80 | included |
| Tech & Furnishings | ✅ | $1000’s upfront | included |
| Centrally Located | ✅ | $80 (bus pass) | yes |
| Semesterly Retreats | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Total Cost | $825 – 995 All-inclusive | $1135 + furnishings | $1185 – 1585 |
No need to worry about large upfront security deposits
We partner with Obligo to provide tenants with a flexible security deposit alternative. Instead of paying a cash deposit at the time of signing your lease, you have the option to go deposit free by paying a small monthly fee. Learn more here.
All leases are signed for 12 months starting Aug 19 of that year. Parking is an additional $95/month (limited to 10 spots). For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 double rooms in the home for students and 9 single rooms which are dedicated to grad students and young professionals, assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis. Occasional sublet opportunities are available throughout the year – please get in touch to inquire.
* Comparable prices are based on estimates of nearby properties with similar amenities.
Unbeatable Value
co.spacers can save over $300 every month compared to similar alternatives
One monthly fee gets you all that you need to find meaningful community. We take care of the annoying bills and supply runs so you can focus on what matters – making memories!
- Rent (per person)
- Utilities
- Laundry
- Cleaning Supplies
- Commercial-grade Wifi
- Tech & Furnishings
- Centrally Located
- Semesterly Retreats
- Total Cost
- $825 (double) or $995 (single)
- ✅
- ✅
- ✅
- ✅
- ✅
- ✅
- ✅
- $825 – 995 All-inclusive
- Apartment
- $690
- $170
- $30
- $85
- $80
- $1000’s upfront
- $80 (bus pass)
- ❌
- $1135 + furnishings
- Dorm
- $1100 – 1500
- included
- $30
- $55
- included
- included
- yes
- ❌
- $1185 – 1585
No need to worry about large upfront security deposits
We partner with Obligo to provide tenants with a flexible security deposit alternative. Instead of paying a cash deposit at the time of signing your lease, you have the option to go deposit free by paying a small monthly fee. Learn more here.
All leases are signed for 12 months starting Aug 19 of that year. Parking is an additional $95/month (limited to 10 spots). For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 double rooms in the home for students and 9 single rooms which are dedicated to grad students and young professionals, assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis. Occasional sublet opportunities are available throughout the year – please get in touch to inquire.
* Comparable prices are based on estimates of nearby properties with similar amenities.
What Others are Saying
Questions
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How does co-living work?
Co-living is an exciting trend around the world where people share a living space while creating intentional community. You can learn more at our friends coliving.com. For our home, we have a mix of students and young professionals who live in the home, as well as visiting scholars and guests through our guest room.
All students share a room with one other student. Tenants can request to room with a specific person if they’d like, or we can facilitate introductions to help you find a good fit. Often times roommate pairs end up turning into life-long friends.
The property has 3 floors and a basement. The second and third floors each have two full baths and the basement room has a private full bath. The rest of the house is designated as common spaces and can be used by anyone.
The property is overseen by two House Managers who live in the home. Most importantly, House Managers serve as a mentor and and supporter to those in the home. They help oversee the safety and wellbeing of the residents and serve as the contact persons for any disputes or issues that arise within the home.
How does the roommate situation work?
How do house meals work?
What are time expectations?
Residents are expected to attend the following activities throughout the year:
- Retreats (which happen on a weekend at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters)
- House dinners & meetings (activities vary, but they always happen every Sunday from 7-9:30 and Wednesday from 7-8:30)
We realize that there may be days where you are not able to attend, but we have found that those who make a commitment to being fully invested in the house take away the most value from the experience. So although we do not set required time expectations, it is safe to budget for roughly 4-6 hours a week.
The most important thing to keep in mind is that intentional communities are incredible opportunities for both personal and professional development. The time invested into the co.space will serve as more than a line on your resume, but rather as a life-changing experience and community to call home.
Additionally, we encourage all students to be actively engaged in other extracurriculars and academic work. The resources and expertise of the university are designed to complement the real-world network and connections that the co.space will provide for you, so view them as supporting, rather than competing, resources.
What is included with the retreats?
All co.spacers are invited to participate in two retreats per year (September and January). The retreats are fully funded (food, accommodation, and activities) and are a chance for the house to define what they want the community to look like each year. Facilitated activities and discussions are lead by the House Managers and co.space staff. Alumni of the home consistently share that the retreats are some of their favorite times during the years – as they are incredibly important at bonding our community, clarifying our personal and collective intentions for the year, and offering a chance to retreat from the normal stress/activity of life.
Is parking available?
There are 10 parking spots for the home. Upper-class students will be given priority with remaining spots given via lottery to others. Parking is an additional fee per month.
Are there short-term leases available?
Very rarely do we have short-term leases available. Occasionally, we have tenants and applicants who plan to study abroad or take an internship for a full semester. In these situations, during the application process, we work on finding matches of individuals who are only looking for housing for only a semester at a time.
Please apply and mark in your application that you only plan on being in town for one semester so that we can best find a way to fit you into your home given your availability.
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State College co.space, LLC
244 East Nittany Avenue
State College, PA 16801
Equal Housing Opportunity