Here is a question I get all the time: "What does a three-bedroom rent for around here?"
It's a great question, and people ask it for good reasons. The problem is that a good answer takes a while. Depending on the town, a three-bedroom house here can rent for anywhere from $1,100 to $1,600, and a one-bedroom apartment in Lewisburg can rent for double what one does in Lock Haven. So I'm going to take the time and show you what we actually see when we lease Class A and Class B rentals in five of the towns we manage. (Not sure what makes a property Class A, B, C or D? I broke it down here.)
The numbers, town by town
These ranges are what we see on Class A and Class B properties. Rents still move based on features, location and which utilities are included. More on that below.
Town | 1 bed, 1 bath apartment | 2 bed, 1 bath apartment | 3 bed, 1.5 bath house |
Lewisburg | $1,000 to $1,200 | $1,100 to $1,300 | $1,300 to $1,600 |
Danville | $900 to $1,150 | $1,000 to $1,250 | $1,250 to $1,600 |
Bloomsburg | $650 to $800 | $800 to $950 | $1,200 to $1,500 |
Williamsport | $600 to $750 | $700 to $900 | $1,100 to $1,500 |
Lock Haven | $500 to $675 | $600 to $800 | $1,100 to $1,400 |
Why there's a range, even for the same floor plan
Inside each town, we are quoting very similar floor plans. A two-bedroom, one-bath apartment is a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment. A few things will determine where your property fits in the range:
- Utilities and who pays them. Rent with some or all utilities included is a different product than rent where the tenant pays everything. The heat source matters too. Tenants know an old electric baseboard system or an oil furnace can mean a painful winter bill, and they factor that in.
- How modern the unit lives. In a market like ours with old housing, the units that stand out have modern kitchens with a full appliance package, bathrooms with room to bend over and closet space (walk-in closets are rare here). Renters also notice whether the rooms fit modern furniture and the way people live today.
- Parking. On-street, off-street or a garage are three different price points, especially during a snowy winter.
- Location within the town. Neighborhoods matter, and a few blocks can change what a renter is willing to pay. The neighbors can matter even more. Barking dogs, overgrown lawns and deferred maintenance next door all show up during a showing. Your rent can be affected by more than just your property.
What this means for you as a rental property owner
If you own a rental here, a few things to keep in mind:
- Know what class your property really is. These ranges are for Class A and Class B. If your place needs work, it probably rents below them.
- Pay attention to market timing. These rents are accurate as of late September 2026, when I'm writing this. But things change and can change fast, just ask anybody in real estate in 2020. Check your rent against the market every time a unit turns over, and when you make your renewal offers.
- Be honest about what top of the market takes. Top rent comes from the whole package: the layout, the utilities, the parking, the location and the way the property is presented. Too often I see investors think that paint and flooring will move a property into “renovated” status. That isn’t enough. Qualified tenants are smart. When they are out shopping for a rental home, they see a lot of units in a short time, and they know what the market price is. If your unit doesn't deliver top-of-market value, the best applicants will rent somewhere else.
Want the full story on a town? Each one has its own page:
- Williamsport property management
- Lewisburg property management
- Danville property management
- Bloomsburg property management
- Lock Haven property management
Let us price it for you
We lease homes in these towns every single day, so we know what renters are paying right now. If you own a rental in North Central Pennsylvania and want it managed by a team that knows your town, contact One Focus Property Management.
