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Rental Market Trends in Allentown, PA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Allentown, PA is $1,501/month.
Rent in Allentown is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,501/month
Average Rent
715 Sq Ft
Average Size
+3%
Change / Year
706
Available Apartments
Allentown rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Allentown average $1,218 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Allentown average $1,501 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Allentown average $1,849 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Allentown average $2,097 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Allentown, PA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3%, which averages out to $46 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Allentown, PA
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
10%
$700 - $1,000/month
39%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
34%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
14%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Allentown?
Based on current rent prices, Allentown City Historic District, City Center and Southside-Lehigh are the most affordable neighborhoods in Allentown.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Allentown?
Based on current rent prices, Walnut Street Historic District, 6th Ward and East Allentown are the most expensive neighborhoods in Allentown.
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Which Allentown neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Allentown with the most apartments available are Downtown Allentown, East Allentown and 6th Ward .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Allentown, PA?
Because the average rent in Allentown is $1,501, you’ll want to make about $5,003 per month or $60,036 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 1.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Allentown is 8.0% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,218 - $2,097. You can expect to pay 1.9% less for groceries, 4.1% more for utilities, and 5.5% more for transportation.
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.
View the Allentown Area GuideStudio
$865/month
$742/month
One Bedroom
$888/month
$1,287/month
Two Bedroom
$1,213/month
$1,569/month
Three Bedroom
$1,616/month
$1,597/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Allentown?
The average rent in Allentown is $1,501 per month, which is 9.8% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Allentown?
The average rent for a house in Allentown, PA is $2,195 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Allentown?
Rents in Allentown, PA are increasing, with prices up 3.0% year-over-year and $46 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Allentown?
In Allentown, PA, 39% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.