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Rental Market Trends in Bethlehem, PA

What is the average rent in Bethlehem, PA?

$1,666/month

Average Rent

720 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Bethlehem, PA is $1,666 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means Bethlehem rent prices are 3% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Bethlehem, you can expect to pay about $1,475 per month for a studio, $1,666 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,995 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,065 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,475/month
510 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,666/month
720 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,995/month
1,018 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,065/month
1,236 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,676/month
873 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,085/month
1,180 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,634/month
1,579 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,963/month
1,192 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,279/month
1,558 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bethlehem, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $27 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 January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Bethlehem, PA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bethlehem, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
9% $700 - $1,000/month
20% $1,001 - $1,500/month
49% $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 Hellertown-Saucon Valley are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bethlehem.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Catapenn Park
$1,577/month
696 Sq Ft
Beth Allen Gardens
$1,647/month
695 Sq Ft
Hellertown-Saucon Valley
$1,676/month
765 Sq Ft
Bethlehem Steel Plant
$1,694/month
719 Sq Ft
S Bethlehem Downtown District
$1,724/month
721 Sq Ft
Downtown Bethlehem
$1,849/month
582 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bethlehem?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Bethlehem, S Bethlehem Downtown District and Bethlehem Steel Plant are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bethlehem.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Bethlehem
$1,849/month
582 Sq Ft
S Bethlehem Downtown District
$1,724/month
721 Sq Ft
Bethlehem Steel Plant
$1,694/month
719 Sq Ft
Hellertown-Saucon Valley
$1,676/month
765 Sq Ft
Beth Allen Gardens
$1,647/month
695 Sq Ft
Catapenn Park
$1,577/month
696 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Bethlehem
$1,849/month
582 Sq Ft
Hellertown-Saucon Valley
$1,676/month
765 Sq Ft
Catapenn Park
$1,577/month
696 Sq Ft
S Bethlehem Downtown District
$1,724/month
721 Sq Ft
Bethlehem Steel Plant
$1,694/month
719 Sq Ft
Beth Allen Gardens
$1,647/month
695 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Bethlehem is $1,666, you’ll want to make about $5,553 per month or $66,636 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.

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Apartment Averages

Catapenn Park

Bethlehem, PA

Downtown Bethlehem

Bethlehem, PA

Studio
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$1,372/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,643/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,025/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,794/month
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2895 Easton Ave,
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$2,100

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Madison Farms (0381)

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Bethlehem, PA 18020

$3,870 - $4,530

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Dream Boyd Theatre

30 W Broad St,
Bethlehem, PA 18018

$1,599 - $2,500

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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