Madison Farms (0381)
4883 Riley Rd,
Bethlehem, PA 18020
1-2 Beds | $1,915 - $2,490
Rental Market Trends in Bethlehem, PA
What is the average rent in Bethlehem, PA?
$1,648/month
Average Rent
719 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in Bethlehem, PA is $1,648 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,628/month, which means Bethlehem rent prices are 1% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Bethlehem, you can expect to pay about $1,349 per month for a studio, $1,648 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,914 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,990 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Bethlehem, PA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $45 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 Bethlehem, PA
Last Updated June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
9%
$700 - $1,000/month
28%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
40%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
23%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bethlehem?
Based on current rent prices, Catapenn Park, Beth Allen Gardens and Bethlehem Steel Plant are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bethlehem.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bethlehem?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Bethlehem, Hellertown-Saucon Valley and S Bethlehem Downtown District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bethlehem.
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Which Bethlehem neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Bethlehem with the most apartments available are Downtown Bethlehem, Hellertown-Saucon Valley and Catapenn Park .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bethlehem, PA?
Because the average rent in Bethlehem is $1,648, you’ll want to make about $5,493 per month or $65,916 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.
How does Bethlehem, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Bethlehem, 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.
Studio
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$1,260/month
One Bedroom
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$1,589/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,922/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,638/month
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RP Management
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Halfpenny Management Company
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Morgan Properties
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DLP Capital
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.