Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Allentown, PA

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, 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.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,600

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

188

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, 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.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
43%
46%
9%
2%
$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 remained the same 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 $1,475. A 1-bedroom apartment in Allentown, PA costs about $1,295 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,600. Houses for rent in Allentown, PA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,995.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,295

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$1,995

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,995

1%

4%

Studio

$1,062

3%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,062

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

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$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Allentown, PA is 11% 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

384 W Tilghman - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

384 W Tilghman

384 W Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18102

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

430-432 W Gordon St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

430-432 W Gordon St

430 W Gordon St, Allentown, PA 18102

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250–$1,395

Apartment for rent

1624 1/2 Utica St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Allentown City Historic District townhouse for rent in Allentown

TOWNHOME - Allentown City, PA

1624 1/2 Utica St, Allentown, PA 18102

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

House 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

1145 W Linden St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1145 W Linden St

1145 W Linden St, Allentown, PA 18102

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,275–$1,695

Apartment for rent

Hamilton Metro, LP - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Hamilton Metro, LP

923 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

1076 Fullerton Ave Apt B #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6th Ward apartment for rent in Allentown

APARTMENT - Allentown City, PA

1076 Fullerton Ave Apt B #B, Allentown, PA 18102

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

552 N. 10th Street - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.3

Very good

552 N. 10th Street

552 N 10th St, Allentown, PA 18102

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent