Average Rent in Allentown, PA

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Current Versus Historical Allentown, PA Rents

Allentown rentals average $1,100 for a studio rental to $2,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,700, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $233 (28.88%) year-over-year from $805 to $1,038. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $22 (-1.78%) year-over-year from $1,217 to $1,195. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $135 (9.22%) year-over-year from $1,465 to $1,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-3.48%) year-over-year from $1,917 to $1,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $200 (9.76%) year-over-year from $2,050 to $2,250. 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 8.12% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.62% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.05% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.11% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.85% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$44.00	$1,038	$805 (28.88%)	$881 (17.79%)
1 BR	$21.23	$1,195	$1,217 (-1.78%)	$1,092 (9.47%)
2 BR	$19.46	$1,600	$1,465 (9.22%)	$1,347 (18.81%)
3 BR	$19.18	$1,850	$1,917 (-3.48%)	$1,716 (7.83%)
4+ BR	$14.89	$2,250	$2,050 (9.76%)	$1,823 (23.40%)

Historical Rents in Allentown, PA

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Top Cities Near Allentown

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Allentown. The average rent in Allentown is currently $1,950 per month. Our records show that Bethlehem, PA, with an average rent of $1,950, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Allentown, PA is Bethlehem, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $1,950 per month.

Let's compare Allentown, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 17.15% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Allentown, PA are about 18.59% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.78% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Allentown, PA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bethlehem, PA	N/A	$1,400	$1,898	$1,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Allentown

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Allentown

There are a total of 3 counties located by Allentown, PA. Some of these counties include Allentown, PA, Bethlehem, PA, and Upper Macungie, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,895. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Allentown, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,700, Upper Macungie, PA is the most expensive county by Allentown, PA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Allentown, PA is 15.06% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Allentown, PA is 13.75% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Allentown, PA	$1,100	$1,195	$1,600	$1,700
Bethlehem, PA	N/A	$1,375	$1,820	$1,895
Upper Macungie, PA	N/A	$1,725	$2,140	$2,700

Top Zipcodes Near Allentown

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Allentown, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,850. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 18102, Allentown, PA at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,100 per month is 18018, Bethlehem, PA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $550. That's at least $22 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Allentown, PA is $1,341 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,810 per month. Which comes out to $21 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Allentown, PA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
18102, Allentown, PA	$1,100	$1,195	$1,500	$1,600
18018, Bethlehem, PA	N/A	$1,488	$2,120	$2,100

Frequently Asked Questions - Allentown Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Allentown, PA?

The average monthly rental price for Allentown, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,700. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Allentown, 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 Allentown, PA.

How much is a studio apartment in Allentown, PA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $44.00. There are a total of 7 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Allentown.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Allentown, PA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,195 and an average price per square feet of $21.23. There are a total of 26 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Allentown.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Allentown, PA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $19.46. There are a total of 43 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Allentown.

How have rent prices in Allentown, PA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Allentown, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.29%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Allentown, PA?

A reasonable rent price in Allentown, PA is around $1,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.