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Highlights

  • Private entrance
  • Green space
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Location

523 Cherokee St, Bethlehem, PA 18015, USA
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Management

Prospect Property Management & Maintenance LLC

Leasing office

(484) 861-3148

Property Overview

The property at 523 Cherokee St scores highly across multiple metrics, receiving an 8.5 out of 10 from Zumper, indicating strong appeal for renters. It offers an excellent price-to-value balance, competitive pricing for its amenities and location, and outstanding features like a private entrance and green space. Additionally, it is strategically located near a top-rated middle school, placing it in the 87.5 percentile for value compared to local properties.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 523 Cherokee St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 523 Cherokee St has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • Outdoor space

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath759 sqft$1,395 /mo1 unit availableAvailable Sept 15 This turn of the century building is located on Cherokee St in Fountain Hill, PA. We've given it a facelift, but it still has some old world charm. It has a private entrance. It provides 2 bedrooms, on opposite sides of the apartment, this space features a dining room and living room in between. The shared yard provides for enjoying the sunshine and being able to give a dog a green space to sniff around. Economical gas heat is a plus here. Take a look, it's pretty sweet!

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Amenities for 523 Cherokee St

Appliances

Gas Oven/RangeRefrigerator

Grounds

Outdoor SpaceShared Yard

Services

Snow & Ice Removal
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

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Building details

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About 523 Cherokee St

HomeApartments in Bethlehem 523 Cherokee St

Available Sept 15 This turn of the century building is located on Cherokee St in Fountain Hill, PA. We've given it a facelift, but it still has some old world charm. It has a private entrance. It provides 2 bedrooms, on opposite sides of the apartment, this space features a dining room and living room in between. The shared yard provides for enjoying the sunshine and being able to give a dog a green space to sniff around. Economical gas heat is a plus here. Take a look, it's pretty sweet!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 523 Cherokee St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 523 Cherokee St has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 523 Cherokee St
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
523 Cherokee St offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
523 Cherokee St goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including outdoor space. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 523 Cherokee St receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
523 Cherokee St is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 523 Cherokee St does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
523 Cherokee St provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 523 Cherokee St compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Bethlehem

2-bedroom apartments at 523 Cherokee St cost about 25% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Bethlehem.

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Bethlehem
A table of studio rental data trends in Bethlehem
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,047
October 2023$1,012
November 2023$1,122
December 2023$1,395
January 2024$1,274
February 2024$1,477
March 2024$1,807
April 2024$1,930
May 2024$1,758
June 2024$1,730
July 2024$1,617
August 2024$1,667
September 2024$1,598
October 2024$1,477
November 2024$1,564
December 2024$1,725
January 2025$1,735
February 2025$1,598
March 2025$1,625
April 2025$1,548
May 2025$1,523
June 2025$1,547
July 2025$1,594
August 2025$1,353
September 2025$1,295

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Can I afford to live at 523 Cherokee St?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$55,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $55,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,395.
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Schools near 523 Cherokee St

Fountain Hill Elementary School

1330 church st

bethlehem, PA, 18015

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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Bethlehem near 523 Cherokee St

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 523 Cherokee St, Bethlehem

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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