Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Williamsport, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Williamsport rent stands today

    Williamsport, PA rent rose 55.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,707/month. Renters today are paying $1,124 more per month on average than last year, reflecting a rapid increase in rents over the past year.

  • Williamsport sits 12.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters despite recent rent growth.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Williamsport run around $2,362/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,335/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,200/month, while 3- and 4+ bedrooms both sit at $3,600/month. The spread reflects a wide range of options across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Williamsport

$1,707/mo

increased by55%

vs previous year

The average rent in Williamsport is $1,707 per month as of June 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $243 less per month.

$2.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Williamsport

90

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Williamsport rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Williamsport, PA

Average rent prices in Williamsport have increased by 81% over the last month and have increased by 55% 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 $1,462, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Williamsport run $1,335 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,315.

Listings

Studio

$2,362

13%

241%

1 bedroom

$1,335

6%

50%

2 bedroom

$1,200

4%

50%

3 bedroom

$3,600

No Change

129%

4 bedroom

$3,600

2%

157%

Studio

Average rent

$2,362

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

241%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,335

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

50%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

50%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

129%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

2%

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$1,707
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,250
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Williamsport, PA is 24% lower 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

1205 Park Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Williamsport

1205 Park Avenue - 1

1205 Park Ave #1, Williamsport, PA 17701

Studio

0 baths

$425

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 7

507 Pine St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Williamsport

$795 - 1 Bedroom In Williamsport With Great Amenities

507 Pine St #3, Williamsport, PA 17701

1 bed

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

507 Pine Street #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

1 bed

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

1208-1208 1/2 Isabella Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

1208-1208 1/2 Isabella Street

1208 1/2 Isabella St, Williamsport, PA 17701

2 beds

1 bath

$825

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 $1,707 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Williamsport?

Average rent prices in Williamsport have increased by 81% over the last month and have increased by 55% since last year.

How does Williamsport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Williamsport is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $243 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Williamsport?

To comfortably afford rent in Williamsport, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Williamsport, Pennsylvania rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,100 monthly. The pricing reflects a competitive market where larger apartments can sometimes cost less than smaller ones.

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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