Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Williamsport, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Williamsport, PA rent stands today

    Williamsport, PA rent rose 127.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,500/month. Renters today are paying $1,304 more per month on average than last year as the market has climbed back to its peak level in July 2026.

  • Williamsport runs 29.5% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, placing it above average in cost for renters. The city has a small inventory of 89 total rentals, which may contribute to its higher prices.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Rents in Williamsport vary by bedroom count: studios rent for $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms $1,360/month, and 2-bedrooms $1,242/month, while 3-bed and 4+ bed units reach $3,600/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options available.

Median rent

Median rent in Williamsport

$2,500/mo

increased by127%

vs previous year

The average rent in Williamsport is $2,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $570 more per month.

$4.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Williamsport

89

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Williamsport rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Williamsport, PA

Average rent prices in Williamsport have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 127% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Williamsport, PA

Rent prices in Williamsport vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Williamsport is $1,650, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Williamsport run $1,335 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,317.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

18%

138%

1 bedroom

$1,360

2%

86%

2 bedroom

$1,242

9%

67%

3 bedroom

$3,600

7%

114%

4 bedroom

$3,600

No Change

157%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

138%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,360

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

86%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,242

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

67%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

114%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

157%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Williamsport, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Williamsport, PA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Williamsport and Avis by all bedroom counts and property types.

Williamsport

Median rent price$2,500
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Williamsport, PA is 127% higher than the median rent in Avis, PA.

Cost of living in Williamsport, PA

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services4% lower
Groceries4% higher
Health2% lower
Housing9% lower
Transportation2% higher
Utilities22% higher

Discover rentals in Williamsport, PA

2120 W 4th St #2122 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Williamsport

2120 W 4th St #2122, Williamsport, PA 17701

Studio

0 baths

$450

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 17

927 Washington Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

927 Washington Blvd

927 Washington Blvd, Williamsport, PA 17701

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

618 Hepburn St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Williamsport

Nice 1bdrm close to Downtown

618 Hepburn St #1, Williamsport, PA 17701

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 17

936 W 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

936 W 4th St

936 W 4th St, Williamsport, PA 17701

1 bed

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Williamsport, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Williamsport rental market.

How much is rent in Williamsport?

The average rent in Williamsport is $2,500 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Williamsport?

Average rent prices in Williamsport have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 127% since last year.

How does Williamsport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Williamsport is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $570 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Williamsport?

To comfortably afford rent in Williamsport, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Williamsport?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Williamsport average around $1,300/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,230/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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