Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Allentown, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Allentown
$2,500/mo
39%vs previous year
The average rent in Allentown is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Allentown
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Allentown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Allentown, NJ
Average rent prices in Allentown have decreased by 34% over the last month and have increased by 39% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Allentown, NJ
Rent prices in Allentown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Allentown is $2,500, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Allentown run $2,370 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $200 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,320 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,345 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,800 | 18% | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,300 | No Change | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Allentown, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,600 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$200
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,320
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,345
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Allentown, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,500
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
The table above reflects average rent prices in Allentown, NJ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Allentown, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Allentown and Beverly by all bedroom counts and property types.
Allentown
32%higher than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Allentown, NJ is 9% higher than the median rent in Beverly, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,300
24%$2,582
6%$2,775
9%$3,400
28%$2,650
15%$2,600
24%$2,750
8%$2,474
16%$2,650
$3,200
6%$3,228
31%$3,500
Discover rentals in Allentown, NJ
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Allentown
39 Hamilton St, Allentown, NJ 08501
3 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Allentown
149 S Main St, Allentown, NJ 08501
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Allentown
9 Powderhorn Way, Allentown, NJ 08501
2 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Allentown
149 S Main St, Allentown, NJ 08501
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Allentown
39 Hamilton St, Allentown, NJ 08501
3 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Allentown
9 Powderhorn Way, Allentown, NJ 08501
2 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Allentown
12 S Main St #2, Allentown, NJ 08501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Allentown
12 S Main St #2, Allentown, NJ 08501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Allentown, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Allentown rental market.
How much is rent in Allentown?
The average rent in Allentown is $2,500 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Allentown?
Average rent prices in Allentown have decreased by 34% over the last month and have increased by 39% since last year.
How does Allentown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Allentown is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Allentown?
To comfortably afford rent in Allentown, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).