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Lewisburg

Pop. 5,257·91st most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Lewisburg, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,532/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$433
Rising (Monthly)
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Lewisburg · $1,532
More affordable than 74% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
34% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,532/mo, rent takes about 34% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$61,000/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
Research median
$910/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,384/yr
At $1,532/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.6% 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: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Lewisburg is $1,532/mo as of July 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 34% 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 $1,532/mo, rent takes approximately 34% 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 $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,532/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 July 2026.

How does Lewisburg rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Lewisburg is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #91 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,532/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lewisburg?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Lewisburg ($1,532/mo): Lock Haven ($890/mo), Williamsport ($964/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 $1,532/mo is $433 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #91 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,532/mo, rent takes ~34% of Lewisburg's median household income ($54,767/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lewisburg 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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