Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Allentown, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Allentown

$2,325/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Allentown is $2,325 per month as of September 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $425 more per month.

$2.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Allentown

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Allentown rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,300, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Allentown run $2,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,100

27%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,450

No Change

13%

4 bedroom

$3,900

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

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

Median rent price$2,325
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,927
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Allentown, NJ is 21% higher than the median rent in Beverly, NJ.

Discover rentals in Allentown, NJ

149 S Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Allentown

Residential Lease, Allentown, NJ

149 S Main St, Allentown, NJ 08501

4 beds

3 baths

$4,500

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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 $2,325 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Allentown?

Average rent prices in Allentown have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Allentown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Allentown is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 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 $93,000/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).

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