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Rental Market Trends in Allentown, PA

What is the average rent in Allentown, PA?

$1,475/month

Average Rent

698 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Allentown, PA is $1,475 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Allentown rent prices are 10% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Allentown, you can expect to pay about $1,227 per month for a studio, $1,475 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,805 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,284 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,227/month
602 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,475/month
698 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,805/month
983 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,284/month
1,307 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,189/month
1,276 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,428/month
1,619 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,193/month
1,516 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Allentown, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, which averages out to $41 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Allentown, PA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Allentown, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
11% $700 - $1,000/month
41% $1,001 - $1,500/month
34% $1,501 - $2,000/month
12% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Allentown?

Based on current rent prices, City Center, East Allentown and Downtown Allentown are the most affordable neighborhoods in Allentown.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
City Center
$1,298/month
715 Sq Ft
East Allentown
$1,542/month
731 Sq Ft
Downtown Allentown
$1,662/month
736 Sq Ft
Southside-Lehigh
$1,791/month
782 Sq Ft
West End-Allentown
$1,909/month
789 Sq Ft
Walnut Street Historic District
$2,040/month
805 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Allentown?

Based on current rent prices, Walnut Street Historic District, West End-Allentown and Southside-Lehigh are the most expensive neighborhoods in Allentown.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Walnut Street Historic District
$2,040/month
805 Sq Ft
West End-Allentown
$1,909/month
789 Sq Ft
Southside-Lehigh
$1,791/month
782 Sq Ft
Downtown Allentown
$1,662/month
736 Sq Ft
East Allentown
$1,542/month
731 Sq Ft
City Center
$1,298/month
715 Sq Ft

Which Allentown neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southside-Lehigh
$1,791/month
782 Sq Ft
Downtown Allentown
$1,662/month
736 Sq Ft
West End-Allentown
$1,909/month
789 Sq Ft
East Allentown
$1,542/month
731 Sq Ft
Walnut Street Historic District
$2,040/month
805 Sq Ft
City Center
$1,298/month
715 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 $1,475, you’ll want to make about $4,916 per month or $58,992 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 1.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Allentown is 7.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,227 - $2,284. You can expect to pay 2.4% less for groceries, 3.4% more for utilities, and 4.8% more for transportation.

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Allentown, PA

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How does Allentown, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Allentown, PA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

City Center

Allentown, PA

Walnut Street Historic District

Allentown, PA

Studio
$1,323/month
$738/month
One Bedroom
$1,510/month
$1,261/month
Two Bedroom
$1,817/month
$1,531/month
Three Bedroom
$1,176/month
$1,581/month
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Methodology

† 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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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