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Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Allentown, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Allentown
$2,350/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Allentown is $2,350 per month as of August 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $410 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Allentown
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Allentown rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Allentown, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Allentown, NJ
Average rent prices in Allentown have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Allentown run $1,925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,075 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,700 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,400 | 27% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $3,250 | 3% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 |  7% | - |
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 | 940% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,300 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,075
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
7%
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 30 days
940%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
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
21%higher than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Allentown, NJ is 27% higher than the median rent in Beverly, NJ.
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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 $2,350 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Allentown?
Average rent prices in Allentown have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Allentown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Allentown is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $410 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 $94,000/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).