What is the average apartment size in Wilson?

The average size for a Wilson, PA apartment is 987 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Wilson?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Wilson is $1,625 per month, a 4.03% increase from last years average of $1,562.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Wilson?

In Wilson, studios rent for $1,264 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,463 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,759 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Wilson?

The typical apartment in Wilson offers about 987 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Wilson?

Studio apartments in Wilson average 446 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 793 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,158 sq. ft.

Wilson, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Wilson?

The typical rent budget in Wilson ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 52% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Wilson?

In Wilson, 45% of households rent while 55% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Wilson is $1,625, a 4.03% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,562.

Studio Apartments at $1,264 offer the most budget-friendly option with 446 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 793 square feet for $1,463, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,759 offer 1,158 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Wilson, PA

Last updated: February 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,625	987 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,264	446 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,463	793 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,759	1,158 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Wilson, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Wilson, PA have increased by 4.03% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,562 to $1,625.

What's the typical rent budget in Wilson, PA?

The largest share of rentals in Wilson, PA (52%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Wilson, PA?

397 or 45% of the households in Wilson, PA are renter-occupied while 489 or 55% are owner-occupied.

How Wilson Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Wilson	$1,625
Philadelphia	$1,982
Pittsburgh	$1,786
Lehigh Valley	$1,776
Harrisburg	$1,397
Reading	$1,668
Allentown	$1,633
State College	$2,148
Mechanicsburg	$1,539
Bethlehem	$1,869
Chambersburg	$1,576
Washington	$1,631

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Wilson apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.