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Last updated on October 31, 2025
Last updated on October 31, 2025
Last updated on October 31, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Allentown, PA is $1,670. This is -14%, or $275, lower than the national average.
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As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Allentown, PA is $1,670. This is -14%, or $275, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Allentown, PA have decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 1% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Allentown, PA is $1,495. A 1-bedroom apartment in Allentown, PA costs about $1,295 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 $2,195.
| Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,300 | 2% | 5% | |
| 2 bedroom | $1,650 | 3% | 1% | |
| 3 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | 5% | |
| 4 bedroom | $2,200 | 4% | 12% | |
| Studio | $1,000 | No Change | 19% | 
| Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st Ward | $1,700 | |
| 6th Ward | $1,700 | |
| Allentown City Historic District | $1,285 | |
| Downtown Allentown | $1,607 | |
| Hamilton Park | $1,795 | |
| Jordan Creek | $1,550 | |
| Mountainville | $1,525 | |
| Old Fairgrounds Historic District | $1,395 | |
| Rittersville | $1,472 | |
| Walnut Street Historic District | $1,695 | 
| Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments | $1,495 | 3% | No Change | |
| Condos | $1,720 | 10% | No Change | |
| Houses | $2,195 | 1% | No Change | 
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
Allentown City Historic District
Average rent
$1,285
Downtown Allentown
Average rent
$1,607
6th Ward
Average rent
$1,700
Walnut Street Historic District
Average rent
$1,695
Hamilton Park
Average rent
$1,795
Old Fairgrounds Historic District
Average rent
$1,395
Rittersville
Average rent
$1,472
Mountainville
Average rent
$1,525
Jordan Creek
Average rent
$1,550
1st Ward
Average rent
$1,700
Apartments
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,720
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
1%
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.
Median rent prices in Allentown, PA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bethlehem, PA.
Allentown
lower than the national median
lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Allentown, PA is 10% lower than the median rent in Bethlehem, PA.
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$1,850
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$1,667
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$1,412
Last year
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$1,525
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$1,300
Last year
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$2,397
Last year
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$2,185
Last year
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Last year
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$1,900
Last year
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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.
| Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average | 
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | No difference | 
| Groceries | 2% lower | 
| Health | 14% lower | 
| Housing | 10% higher | 
| Transportation | 3% higher | 
| Utilities | 2% higher | 
4d ago
266 E Walnut St, Allentown, PA 18109
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Allentown City Historic District apartment for rent in Allentown
325 N 8th St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
12h ago
919 N 6th St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Allentown City Historic District apartment for rent in Allentown
740 N 8th St Unit 2 #2, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
6th Ward apartment for rent in Allentown
402 Ridge Ave Unit 4a #4A, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Downtown Allentown apartment for rent in Allentown
40 N 10th St Unit Apt3 #3, Allentown, PA 18101
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1145 W Linden St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
621 Park St, Allentown, PA 18102
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Allentown
1509 Hamilton St Apt 2 #2, Allentown, PA 18102
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
1600 Lehigh Pkwy E, Allentown, PA 18103
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,500–$3,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 27
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Allentown
3 beds
3 baths
$3,095
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Allentown
312 Redclover Ln, Allentown, PA 18104
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Allentown
2440 W Livingston St, Allentown, PA 18104
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
6th Ward house for rent in Allentown
1035 Ridge Ave, Allentown, PA 18102
3 beds
2 baths
$2,895
House for rent
22h ago
835 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$2,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
2232 S 11th St, Allentown, PA 18103
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
11h ago
917 W Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18102
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
12h ago
2525 S 5th St, Allentown, PA 18103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
12h ago
919 N 6th St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
16h ago
336 N 9th St, Allentown, PA 18102
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
16h ago
2402 S 2nd St, Allentown, PA 18103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Walnut Street Historic District condo for rent in Allentown
31 S Franklin St #2, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
22h ago
Mountainville apartment for rent in Allentown
2438 S 5th St #REAR2, Allentown, PA 18103
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
1600 Lehigh Pkwy E, Allentown, PA 18103
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,500–$3,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 27
12h ago
2525 S 5th St, Allentown, PA 18103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
11h ago
917 W Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18102
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2248 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
801 N Halstead St, Allentown, PA 18109
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
739 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1330 Chew St, Allentown, PA 18102
4 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Allentown
311 Blue Sage Dr, Allentown, PA 18104
3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
House for rent
14h ago
Verified
1600 Lehigh Pkwy E, Allentown, PA 18103
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,128
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
1d ago
620 Chew St, Allentown, PA 18102
1 bed
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
7h ago
House for rent in Allentown
542 Harrison St, Allentown, PA 18103
4 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
7h ago
Downtown Allentown apartment for rent in Allentown
40 N 10th St Unit Apt3 #3, Allentown, PA 18101
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
20h ago
House for rent in Allentown
517 Cleveland St Unit 2 #2, Allentown, PA 18103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
$1,550
Price drop
House for rent
22h ago
835 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
1 bed
2 baths
$2,164–$2,615
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Allentown
753 Saint John St Apt 2 #2, Allentown, PA 18103
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent