Average Rent in Bethlehem, PA

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Current Versus Historical Bethlehem, PA Rents

Bethlehem rentals average $1,373 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,323 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,925, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $223 (19.03%) year-over-year from $1,172 to $1,395. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $17 (-1.22%) year-over-year from $1,367 to $1,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $134 (-6.92%) year-over-year from $1,939 to $1,805. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (5.75%) year-over-year from $2,033 to $2,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-4.93%) year-over-year from $2,367 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 up by 3.02% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.95% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.78% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.30% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.12% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$24.57	$1,350	$1,367 (-1.22%)	$1,331 (1.41%)
2 BR	$21.06	$1,805	$1,939 (-6.92%)	$1,611 (12.02%)
3 BR	$20.20	$2,150	$2,033 (5.75%)	$1,858 (15.70%)
4+ BR	$15.77	$2,250	$2,367 (-4.93%)	$2,092 (7.57%)

Historical Rents in Bethlehem, PA

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Top Cities Near Bethlehem

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Bethlehem. The average rent in Bethlehem is currently $1,648 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Allentown, PA, with an average rent of $1,595, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bethlehem, PA is Easton, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $1,700 per month.

Let's compare Bethlehem, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 5.28% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Bethlehem, PA are about 6.13% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.84% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Bethlehem, PA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Allentown, PA	$975	$1,250	$1,513	$1,595
Easton, PA	N/A	$1,350	$1,895	$1,700

Top Neighborhoods Near Bethlehem

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Bethlehem

There are a total of 3 counties located by Bethlehem, PA. Some of these counties include Allentown, PA, Easton, PA, and Bethlehem, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,700. 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 $1,595. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,925, Bethlehem, PA is the most expensive county by Bethlehem, PA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bethlehem, PA is 1.64% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bethlehem, PA is 1.10% 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	$1,513	$1,595
Easton, PA	N/A	$1,350	$1,895	$1,700
Bethlehem, PA	N/A	$1,400	$1,795	$1,925

Top Zipcodes Near Bethlehem

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Bethlehem, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,848. 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 $1,475 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,400 per month is 18104, South Whitehall, PA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $125. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Bethlehem, PA is $1,400 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,613 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 4 zipcodes in Bethlehem, PA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
18018, Bethlehem, PA	N/A	$1,450	$2,100	$1,995
18102, Allentown, PA	$975	$1,250	$1,485	$1,475
18042, Williams, PA	$249	$1,350	$1,700	$1,700
18104, South Whitehall, PA	N/A	$1,700	$1,525	$2,400

Frequently Asked Questions - Bethlehem Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Bethlehem, PA?

The average monthly rental price for Bethlehem, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,925. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Bethlehem, PA.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,373 and an average price per square feet of $24.57. There are a total of 32 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bethlehem.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,815 and an average price per square feet of $21.06. There are a total of 49 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bethlehem.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Bethlehem, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Bethlehem, PA?

A reasonable rent price in Bethlehem, PA is around $1,540/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.