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Rental Market Trends in Allentown, PA

What is the average rent in Allentown, PA?

$1,422/month

Average Rent

699 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Allentown, PA is $1,422 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means Allentown rent prices are 12% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Allentown, you can expect to pay about $1,207 per month for a studio, $1,422 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,804 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,261 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,207/month
599 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,422/month
699 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,804/month
989 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,261/month
1,310 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,728/month
765 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,364/month
1,211 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,389/month
1,526 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,998/month
1,087 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,396/month
1,748 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,040/month
1,486 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Allentown, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $7 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Allentown, PA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Allentown, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
10% $700 - $1,000/month
43% $1,001 - $1,500/month
31% $1,501 - $2,000/month
13% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Allentown?

Based on current rent prices, Allentown City Historic District, Kelchner Terrace and Downtown Allentown are the most affordable neighborhoods in Allentown.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Allentown City Historic District
$1,247/month
641 Sq Ft
Kelchner Terrace
$1,500/month
698 Sq Ft
Downtown Allentown
$1,566/month
765 Sq Ft
City Center
$1,568/month
830 Sq Ft
East Allentown
$1,573/month
744 Sq Ft
Allentown Estates
$1,589/month
700 Sq Ft
Allentown Manor
$1,595/month
693 Sq Ft
Rittersville
$1,636/month
841 Sq Ft
7th Street Corridor
$1,660/month
706 Sq Ft
Walnut Street Historic District
$1,667/month
699 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Allentown?

Based on current rent prices, West End-Allentown, St. Pauls Park and Art District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Allentown.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West End-Allentown
$1,763/month
784 Sq Ft
St. Pauls Park
$1,734/month
929 Sq Ft
Art District
$1,732/month
736 Sq Ft
Southside-Lehigh
$1,696/month
839 Sq Ft
Walnut Street Historic District
$1,667/month
699 Sq Ft
7th Street Corridor
$1,660/month
706 Sq Ft
Rittersville
$1,636/month
841 Sq Ft
Allentown Manor
$1,595/month
693 Sq Ft
Allentown Estates
$1,589/month
700 Sq Ft
East Allentown
$1,573/month
744 Sq Ft

Which Allentown neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Allentown with the most apartments available are Downtown Allentown, Southside-Lehigh and West End-Allentown .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Allentown
$1,566/month
765 Sq Ft
Southside-Lehigh
$1,696/month
839 Sq Ft
West End-Allentown
$1,763/month
784 Sq Ft
City Center
$1,568/month
830 Sq Ft
East Allentown
$1,573/month
744 Sq Ft
7th Street Corridor
$1,660/month
706 Sq Ft
St. Pauls Park
$1,734/month
929 Sq Ft
Rittersville
$1,636/month
841 Sq Ft
Art District
$1,732/month
736 Sq Ft
Allentown Manor
$1,595/month
693 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Allentown, PA?

Because the average rent in Allentown is $1,422, you’ll want to make about $4,740 per month or $56,880 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Allentown, PA is 1.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Allentown is 7.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,207 - $2,261. You can expect to pay 2.4% less for groceries, 2.6% more for utilities, and 3.6% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Allentown City Historic District

Allentown, PA

West End-Allentown

Allentown, PA

Studio
$855/month
$1,326/month
One Bedroom
$879/month
$1,501/month
Two Bedroom
$1,153/month
$2,006/month
Three Bedroom
$909/month
$2,335/month
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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