Average Rent in 18018, Bethlehem, PA

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Current Versus Historical 18018, Bethlehem, PA Rents

18018 rentals average $250 for a studio rental to $2,175 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,795, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $984 (-79.73%) year-over-year from $1,234 to $250. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (5.11%) year-over-year from $1,306 to $1,373. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $82 (-4.51%) year-over-year from $1,807 to $1,725. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (3.13%) year-over-year from $2,133 to $2,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $332 (-13.64%) year-over-year from $2,432 to $2,100. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 74.99% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.90% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.16% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.68% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.87% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$12.50	$250	$1,234 (-79.73%)	$1,235 (-79.75%)
1 BR	$25.90	$1,373	$1,306 (5.11%)	$1,323 (3.74%)
2 BR	$20.32	$1,725	$1,807 (-4.51%)	$1,725 (0.03%)
3 BR	$19.46	$2,200	$2,133 (3.13%)	$1,683 (30.76%)
4+ BR	$17.40	$2,100	$2,432 (-13.64%)	$2,092 (0.40%)

Historical Rents in 18018, Bethlehem, PA

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Top Cities Near 18018

There are a total of 3 cities nearby 18018. The average rent in 18018 is currently $1,650 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Allentown, PA, with an average rent of $1,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 18018, Bethlehem, PA is Bethlehem, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $1,795 per month.

Let's compare 18018, Bethlehem, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 18018, Bethlehem, PA is 290.00% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 6.99% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 18018, Bethlehem, PA are about 4.35% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.09% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near 18018, Bethlehem, PA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Allentown, PA	$975	$1,250	$1,493	$1,500
Easton, PA	$1,550	$1,298	$1,695	$1,650
Bethlehem, PA	$250	$1,350	$1,650	$1,795

Top Neighborhoods Near 18018

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near 18018

There are a total of 3 counties located by 18018, Bethlehem, PA. Some of these counties include Allentown, PA, Easton, PA, and Bethlehem, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,650. That's roughly around $20 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Allentown, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,775, Bethlehem, PA is the most expensive county by 18018, Bethlehem, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in 18018, Bethlehem, PA is 290.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 18018, Bethlehem, PA is 6.99% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 18018, Bethlehem, PA is 5.80% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Allentown, PA	$975	$1,250	$1,493	$1,500
Easton, PA	$1,550	$1,298	$1,695	$1,650
Bethlehem, PA	N/A	$1,350	$1,625	$1,775

Top Zipcodes Near 18018

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near 18018, Bethlehem, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,523. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 18102, Allentown, PA at $1,395 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,650 per month is 18042, Williams, PA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,263. That's at least $27 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 18018, Bethlehem, PA is $1,250 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,499 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in 18018, Bethlehem, PA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
18102, Allentown, PA	$975	$1,200	$1,398	$1,395
18042, Williams, PA	$1,550	$1,300	$1,600	$1,650

Frequently Asked Questions - 18018 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 18018, Bethlehem, PA?

The average monthly rental price for 18018, Bethlehem, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,795. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 18018, Bethlehem, PA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 18018, Bethlehem, PA.

How much is a studio apartment in 18018, Bethlehem, PA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $250 and an average price per square feet of $12.50. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 18018.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 18018, Bethlehem, PA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,395 and an average price per square feet of $25.90. There are a total of 25 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 18018.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 18018, Bethlehem, PA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,725 and an average price per square feet of $20.32. There are a total of 28 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 18018.

How have rent prices in 18018, Bethlehem, PA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 18018, Bethlehem, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.80%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 18018, Bethlehem, PA?

A reasonable rent price in 18018, Bethlehem, PA is around $1,436/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.