Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Williamsport, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Williamsport, PA rent rose 108.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,500/month. Renters today are paying $1,300 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Williamsport rent runs 31.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it above average in cost despite a small total rental inventory of 72 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios and 2-bedrooms in Williamsport sit around $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,419/month, while 3-bedrooms and larger units reach $3,600/month. The rental inventory is weighted toward 3-bed and 2-bed units, which together make up over half of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Williamsport

$2,500/mo

increased by108%

vs previous year

The average rent in Williamsport is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$4.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Williamsport

72

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 108% 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 $1,887, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Williamsport run $1,380 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,711.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

No Change

58%

1 bedroom

$1,419

2%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,500

13%

28%

3 bedroom

$3,600

No Change

227%

4 bedroom

$3,600

1%

200%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

58%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,419

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

28%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last year

227%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

200%

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 by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Williamsport, PA is 67% 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
Utilities21% higher

Discover rentals in Williamsport, PA

662 2nd Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Williamsport

Resid-Lease/Rental, Williamsport, PA

662 2nd Ave, Williamsport, PA 17701

1 bed

1 bath

$700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1238 Memorial - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

1238 Memorial

1238 Memorial Ave, Williamsport, PA 17701

Studio

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
517-527 Eighth Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

7.8

Very good

517-527 Eighth Avenue

517 8th Ave, Williamsport, PA 17701

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
927 Washington Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

927 Washington Blvd

927 Washington Blvd, Williamsport, PA 17701

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Williamsport?

Average rent prices in Williamsport have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 108% since last year.

How does Williamsport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Williamsport is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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?

June offers the best rental deals in Williamsport, with rents running about 21% lower than February, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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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