City Report · PA

Lewisburg

Pop. 5,257·119th most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,390/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-9.3%
vs US Median
-$572
Falling (Monthly)
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Lewisburg · $1,390
More affordable than 82% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,390/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$56,000/yr
Local median income
$54,767/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Lewisburg's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$660
1 BR
$820
2 BR
$910
3 BR
$1,270
4 BR+
$1,520
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$910/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,390 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
$16,680/yr
At $1,390/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -9.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lewisburg, PA is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 42.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,257
Median income
$54,767
Median age
26.4
Renters
58.9%
Age distribution
50.3%
15.9%
17.3%
Under 186%
18–3450.3%
35–5415.9%
55–6410.4%
65+17.3%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
88.4%
White88.4%
Black4.7%
Hispanic2.5%
Asian3.8%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
24.3%
21.9%
42.2%
No HS diploma11.6%
HS diploma24.3%
Some college21.9%
Bachelor's+42.2%
Housing tenure
41.1%
58.9%
Owner41.1%
Renter58.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Lewisburg, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$38,948 → $54,767
up 40.6%
Population
5,336 → 5,257
down 1.5%
Renter share
57.2% → 58.9%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
50.2% → 42.2%
-8.0 pts
Median age
24.6 → 26.4
+1.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $38,948 to $54,767 across the same window, up 40.6% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 1.5% since 2021, moving from about 5,336 residents to roughly 5,257. Renters now make up 58.9% of households, compared with 57.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 42.2% of adults here, versus 50.2% in 2021.

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About renting in Lewisburg, PA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Lewisburg is $1,390/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $660/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $910/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $820/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,270/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($54,767/yr), Lewisburg ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lewisburg an affordable city for renters?

Lewisburg is considered moderate for renters. At $1,390/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($54,767/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lewisburg slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Lewisburg?

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 $1,390/mo in Lewisburg. The local median household income is $54,767/yr, meaning the typical Lewisburg household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lewisburg?

Rent in Lewisburg has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Lewisburg rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Lewisburg is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #119 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,390/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lewisburg?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Lewisburg ($1,390/mo): Lock Haven ($938/mo), Williamsport ($1,005/mo), Bloomsburg ($1,157/mo).

What percentage of Lewisburg residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.9% of Lewisburg households are renters, while 41.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Lewisburg has a strong rental market.

How does Lewisburg rent compare to the national average?

Lewisburg's median rent of $1,390/mo is $572 (29%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #119 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,390/mo, rent takes ~30% of Lewisburg's median household income ($54,767/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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