Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Allentown, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Allentown rent stands today
Allentown, PA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Month to month, rent cooled 3.0%, with a modest $29 decrease compared to last year.
Compared to national trends
Allentown sits 17.1% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 205 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,650/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,225/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Alton Park rents doubled year over year, rising 100.0% to $2,000/month across 19 rentals. This contrasts with the citywide market, which is essentially flat year over year.
Median rent
Median rent in Allentown
$1,600/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Allentown is $1,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $330 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Allentown
205
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Allentown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Allentown, PA
Average rent prices in Allentown have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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, PA
Rent prices in Allentown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Allentown is $1,487, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Allentown run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,675.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 |  12% | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | No Change |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,225 | 2% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
1st Ward | $1,625 | |
6th Ward | $1,612 | |
Allentown City Historic District | $1,420 | |
Downtown Allentown | $1,649 | |
East Allentown | $1,525 | |
Jordan Creek | $1,525 | |
Mountainville | $1,600 | |
Old Fairgrounds Historic District | $1,175 | |
Rittersville | $1,495 | |
Walnut Street Historic District | $1,460 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,487 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,725 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,250 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Allentown City Historic District
Average rent
$1,420
Downtown Allentown
Average rent
$1,649
1st Ward
Average rent
$1,625
Old Fairgrounds Historic District
Average rent
$1,175
6th Ward
Average rent
$1,612
Mountainville
Average rent
$1,600
Walnut Street Historic District
Average rent
$1,460
East Allentown
Average rent
$1,525
Rittersville
Average rent
$1,495
Jordan Creek
Average rent
$1,525
Apartments
Average rent
$1,487
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
5%
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.
How does rent in Allentown, PA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Allentown and Bethlehem by all bedroom counts and property types.
Allentown
17%lower than the national median
7%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,800
1%$1,625
11%$1,700
1%$2,350
24%$1,824
5%$1,722
15%$1,499
4%$2,150
8%$2,600
10%$1,899
3%$2,137
11%$1,815
12%Cost of living in Allentown, PA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | No difference |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 18% lower |
| Housing | 8% higher |
| Transportation | 6% higher |
| Utilities | 4% higher |
Discover rentals in Allentown, PA
2d ago
501 W Allen St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
1d ago
950 W Liberty St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
633 N 6th St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
140 N 7th St, Allentown, PA 18101
2 beds
1 bath
$1,245
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Allentown
301 Redclover Ln, Allentown, PA 18104
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
23h ago
1600 Lehigh Pkwy E, Allentown, PA 18103
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,499–$3,193
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 27
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Allentown
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Allentown
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,095
House for rent
11h ago
Verified
201 N 3rd St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
2 baths
$1,894–$2,099
Apartment for rent
Available May 9
14h ago
2415 Allenbrook Dr, Allentown, PA 18103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$1,500
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1208 W Whitehall St, Allentown, PA 18102
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
9h ago
2647 30th St Sw, Allentown, PA 18103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,505–$3,430
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2525 S 5th St, Allentown, PA 18103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
201 N 3rd St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
2 baths
$1,894 –$2,099
Apartment for rent
Available May 9
5d+ ago
3777 Huckleberry Rd, Allentown, PA 18104
2 beds
2–3 baths
$1,750–$1,995
Apartment for rent
14h ago
2415 Allenbrook Dr, Allentown, PA 18103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$1,500
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
201 N 3rd St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
2 baths
$1,894–$2,099
Apartment for rent
Available May 9
14h ago
2415 Allenbrook Dr, Allentown, PA 18103
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
809 W Linden St, Allentown, PA 18101
Studio
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
11h ago
739 W Turner St, Allentown, PA 18102
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Allentown, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Allentown rental market.
How much is rent in Allentown?
The average rent in Allentown is $1,600 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Allentown?
Average rent prices in Allentown have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Allentown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Allentown is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $330 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Allentown?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Allentown are Old Fairgrounds Historic District ($1,175/mo), Allentown City Historic District ($1,420/mo), and Walnut Street Historic District ($1,460/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Allentown?
To comfortably afford rent in Allentown, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Allentown?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Allentown average around $1,300/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,670/month.
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).