City Report · PA

Lebanon

Pop. 26,536·113th most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,399/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
-$563
Rising (Monthly)
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Lebanon · $1,399
More affordable than 82% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
53/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Lebanon's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,399/mo
Expected by trend
$1,424/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Lebanon's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$905
1 BR
$985
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,690
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,250/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,399 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,788/yr
At $1,399/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lebanon, PA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,536
Median income
$48,456
Median age
37.9
Renters
53.3%
Age distribution
23.9%
22.6%
24%
12.8%
16.7%
Under 1823.9%
18–3422.6%
35–5424%
55–6412.8%
65+16.7%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
53.8%
45.4%
White53.8%
Black5.3%
Hispanic45.4%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
17%
43.5%
23.6%
15.9%
No HS diploma17%
HS diploma43.5%
Some college23.6%
Bachelor's+15.9%
Housing tenure
46.7%
53.3%
Owner46.7%
Renter53.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Lebanon, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,217 → $1,399
up 15.0%
Income
$42,382 → $48,456
up 14.3%
Population
26,611 → 26,536
down 0.3%
Renter share
55.9% → 53.3%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
10.6% → 15.9%
+5.3 pts
Median age
36.9 → 37.9
+1.0 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Lebanon, PA paid around $1,217 a month. That figure now sits near $1,399, up 15.0% from the 2023 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $42,382 to $48,456 across the same window, up 14.3% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 55.9% to 53.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 10.6% to 15.9% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Lebanon, PA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Lebanon rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Lebanon. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Lebanon, PA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Lebanon is $1,399/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $905/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,250/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $985/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,590/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($48,456/yr), Lebanon ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lebanon an affordable city for renters?

Lebanon is considered moderate for renters. At $1,399/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($48,456/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lebanon slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Lebanon?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,399/mo in Lebanon. The local median household income is $48,456/yr, meaning the typical Lebanon household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lebanon?

Rent in Lebanon has increased 2.7% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Lebanon neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Lebanon are 17046 ($1,172/mo), and 17042 ($1,457/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Lebanon is $1,399/mo.

How does Lebanon rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Lebanon is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #113 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,399/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lebanon?

Myerstown is nearby and more affordable at $1,345/mo, which is $54 less than Lebanon.

What percentage of Lebanon residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.3% of Lebanon households are renters, while 46.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Lebanon has a strong rental market.

How does Lebanon rent compare to the national average?

Lebanon's median rent of $1,399/mo is $563 (29%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #113 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,399/mo, rent takes ~35% of Lebanon's median household income ($48,456/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lebanon 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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