Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Average rent in
Allentown, PA

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Allentown, PA is $1,600. This is -16%, or $300, lower than the national average.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,600

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

193

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Allentown, PA is $1,600. This is -16%, or $300, lower than the national average.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
42%
45%
11%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

59%
41%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Allentown, PA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Allentown, PA have decreased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 6% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Allentown, PA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Allentown, PA is $1,400. A 1-bedroom apartment in Allentown, PA costs about $1,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,595. Houses for rent in Allentown, PA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,100.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$1,597

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,100

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,000

3%

2%

Studio

$1,000

3%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,597

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Allentown, PA, 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.

Compare rent prices in Allentown, PA to other cities

Median rent prices in Allentown, PA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bethlehem, PA.

Allentown

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,890
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Allentown, PA is 15% lower than the median rent in Bethlehem, PA.

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Cost of living in
Allentown, PA

The overall cost of living in Allentown, PA is 2% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

No difference

Groceries

2% lower

Health

14% lower

Housing

10% higher

Transportation

3% higher

Utilities

2% higher

Apartments for rent in Allentown

Discover rentals in Allentown, PA

896-900 Grove Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

896-900 Grove Street

896-900 Grove Street, Allentown, PA 18104

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

1139 Spring Garden St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1139 Spring Garden St

1139 Spring Garden Street, Allentown, PA 18102

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

Carlton 3706 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

Carlton 3706

3706 South Carldon Street, Allentown, PA 18103

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

528 North Jute Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Allentown

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

$1,200

Price drop

House for rent

213 North 15th Street #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Allentown City Historic District apartment for rent in Allentown

213 North 15th Street - 3

213 North 15th Street #3, Allentown, PA 18102

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

325 N 8th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Allentown City Historic District apartment for rent in Allentown

2BR/1.0BA

325 N 8th St, Allentown, PA 18102

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

43 S. 13th - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

43 S. 13th

43 South 13th Street, Allentown, PA 18102

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

Apartment for rent

1145 W Linden St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1145 W Linden St

1145 W Linden St, Allentown, PA 18102

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

Apartment for rent