Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Williamsport, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Williamsport rent stands today

    Williamsport, PA rent rose 95.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,300/month. Renters are paying $1,268 more per month on average than last year.

  • Williamsport rents run 21.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it above average in cost despite a small total rental inventory of 71 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Williamsport rent for $775/month, 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms both sit around $1,355 to $1,360/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,600 and $3,650/month respectively.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Williamsport rose 403.4% year over year, diverging from the citywide increase of 95.9%. This segment's growth far exceeds other bedroom tiers and shows a distinct trend in larger unit rents.

Median rent

Median rent in Williamsport

$2,300/mo

increased by96%

vs previous year

The average rent in Williamsport is $2,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.

$4.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Williamsport

71

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 96% 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 $1,735, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Williamsport run $1,335 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$775

3%

75%

1 bedroom

$1,355

3%

64%

2 bedroom

$1,360

4%

48%

3 bedroom

$3,600

5%

124%

4 bedroom

$3,650

No Change

411%

Studio

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

75%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,355

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

64%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,360

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

48%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

124%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

411%

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$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,123
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Williamsport, PA is 105% 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

Ullman Manor 801-807 W3rd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

Ullman Manor 801-807 W3rd

801 W 3rd St, Williamsport, PA 17701

2 beds

1 bath

$800

927 Washington Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

927 Washington Blvd

927 Washington Blvd, Williamsport, PA 17701

1 bed

1 bath

$850

517-527 Eighth Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

517-527 Eighth Avenue

517 8th Ave, Williamsport, PA 17701

2 beds

1 bath

$850

521 8th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Williamsport

Resid-Lease/Rental, Williamsport, PA

521 8th Ave, Williamsport, PA 17701

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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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 $2,300 per month as of September 12, 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 96% since last year.

How does Williamsport rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Williamsport is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $92,000/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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