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Apartments for Rent in Bethlehem PA

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Bethlehem, PA’s average rent price is $1,695 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Hellertown $1,500
Allentown $1,637
Catasauqua $1,575

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Bethlehem, PA Apartments for Rent

Welcome to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, known as "Christmas City USA." This historic community combines preserved colonial architecture with contemporary living options. The city's downtown showcases 18th-century Moravian buildings alongside newer residential developments and retail districts. One-bedroom apartments currently average $1,634 monthly, with a 3.9% year-over-year increase. Housing options range from historic row houses in the Central Historic District to apartments near Lehigh University's South Mountain campus. Notable areas include the SouthSide district with its thriving arts scene, the historic North Side, and the West Side in Lehigh County.

Bethlehem's heritage as a colonial Moravian settlement and former steel-manufacturing center shapes its present-day character. The SteelStacks arts campus, constructed on the former Bethlehem Steel site, hosts community events throughout the year, including Musikfest. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore 39 park sites across 568 acres, with paths along Monocacy Creek and the Lehigh River. The city is home to both Lehigh University and Moravian University, while the Wind Creek Bethlehem resort adds to the entertainment landscape. The city's Christmas connection dates to 1747 when residents displayed America's first decorated Christmas tree, establishing a holiday tradition that continues today.

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Bethlehem, PA Rental Insights

The average rent in Bethlehem, PA is $1,645 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,631, which means housing in Bethlehem, PA is slightly more expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Bethlehem, PA by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Beth Allen Gardens, Catapenn Park, and S Bethlehem Downtown District. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Bethlehem, PA are 18018, 18017, 18015, and 18020.

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