Houses for rent in Williamsport PA area? (real estate market, apartment)

[dsbbyd]

My wife and I have an opportunity to relocate in several possible areas, one of which is Williamsport. Due to the real estate market here in NOVA, we plan to rent our house here for a year or two and look for a rental house where we are going. Anyone know what the real estate market in the Wmsport area is for rental homes - not an apartment, but a house (townhouse also possible)? This doesn't look easy!!

[wanneroo]

You shouldn't have any trouble finding a house for rent there.

[momto3girls]

Where would one go about finding rental homes? We are considering a job in Williamsport and are trying to check out the rental market for single family homes. I have searched online and not found much. The only thing with a few homes on it was Craigslist. Also what areas should we avoid? thanks for your help.

[shanewilliamsport]

Originally Posted by momto3girls

Where would one go about finding rental homes? We are considering a job in Williamsport and are trying to check out the rental market for single family homes. I have searched online and not found much. The only thing with a few homes on it was Craigslist. Also what areas should we avoid? thanks for your help.

You could try http://www.sungazette.com/ That is our local paper here in
Williamsport. Just for the record in case some one says it. Williamsport's crime has improved
over the last year or so. Don't let this negative stereotype about Wsmpt discourage you from
moving here. Williamsport has a lot going for it, I call it a city on the move. We are redeveloping
our downtown, trying to get a Kohl's department store to locate here, and other major national chain stores. We
have other economic things occurring like natural gas drilling, road and bridge upgrades, etc.
It's a beatiuful city of about 40,000 people. I live a block west of downtown and have never had any
crime issue or no of any with my neighbors. Good luck! If you have any other questions about
Wmspt feel free to ask.

[shanewilliamsport]

Originally Posted by momto3girls

Where would one go about finding rental homes? We are considering a job in Williamsport and are trying to check out the rental market for single family homes. I have searched online and not found much. The only thing with a few homes on it was Craigslist. Also what areas should we avoid? thanks for your help.

To further answer your question about areas to avoid in Wmspt. There aren't that many just a few areas to avoid really. There's a small section of Wmspt just west and north of downtown area that can be sketchy. Mainly areas from
campbell st to high st, west to memorial avenue. The historical section of downtown wmspt where I live is very nice. If your looking for upscale then any area north of the wsmpt hospital is quite nice. Rental houses around the Brandon Park area are also nice.