Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
Allentown, PA

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.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,670

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

169

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

38%
42%
18%
3%
$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 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.

Rent comparables in
Allentown, PA

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%

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%

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$1,670
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

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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increased by3%

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$1,300

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$2,397

increased by12%

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$2,185

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$2,063

increased by6%

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$1,900

increased by13%

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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

266-268 E Walnut Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

266-268 E Walnut Street

266 E Walnut St, Allentown, PA 18109

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

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

919 N. 6th Street - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.4

Very good

919 N. 6th Street

919 N 6th St, Allentown, PA 18102

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

Apartment for rent

740 N 8th St Unit 2 #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Allentown City Historic District apartment for rent in Allentown

TOWNHOME - Colonial - Allentown City, PA

740 N 8th St Unit 2 #2, Allentown, PA 18102

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

402 Ridge Ave Unit 4a #4A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6th Ward apartment for rent in Allentown

APARTMENT - Allentown City, PA

402 Ridge Ave Unit 4a #4A, Allentown, PA 18102

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

40 N 10th St Unit Apt3 #3 - Photo 1 of 1

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

1145 W Linden St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

1145 W Linden St

1145 W Linden St, Allentown, PA 18102

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

621 Park Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

621 Park Street

621 Park St, Allentown, PA 18102

3 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent