Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Wilson, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Wilson

$1,572/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wilson is $1,572 per month as of July 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $372 less per month.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wilson

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wilson rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Wilson, PA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Wilson, PA

Average rent prices in Wilson have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 Wilson, PA

Rent prices in Wilson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wilson is $1,522, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Wilson run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$450

7%

-

1 bedroom

$1,525

5%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,932

No Change

21%

3 bedroom

$2,675

4%

44%

4 bedroom

$2,150

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$450

Last 30 days

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,932

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,675

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

44%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Wilson, 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 Wilson, PA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Wilson and Allentown Bethlehem by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wilson

Median rent price$1,572
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,525
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wilson, PA is 38% lower than the median rent in Allentown Bethlehem, PA.

Discover rentals in Wilson, PA

2442 Freemansburg Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wilson

Completely Renovated 4 bedroom apartment

2442 Freemansburg Ave #2, Wilson, PA 18042

4 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

2206 Forest St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wilson

Apartment for rent

1619 Butler St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Wilson

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Wilson, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Wilson rental market.

How much is rent in Wilson?

The average rent in Wilson is $1,572 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wilson?

Average rent prices in Wilson have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Wilson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wilson is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $372 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wilson?

To comfortably afford rent in Wilson, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings data, Wilson itself offers budget-friendly options with a median rent around $1,700.

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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