Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Allentown, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Allentown, PA rent slipped 6.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,595/month. Renters today are paying $94 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Allentown sits 16.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite a smaller inventory of 232 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Allentown run around $1,050/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,300/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,598/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,999/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,250/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents across the city.
What you'll pay
Apartments make up 60.5% of total rentals with a median rent of $1,475/month, while houses rent for $2,200/month. This property-type split shows the variation in rent prices available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Allentown
$1,595/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Allentown is $1,595 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $305 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Allentown
232
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Allentown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Allentown, PA
Average rent prices in Allentown have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,475, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Allentown run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,575.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,050 | 3% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,300 |  1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,597 | 3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,999 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,250 | 1% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
1st Ward | $1,592 | |
6th Ward | $1,750 | |
Allentown City Historic District | $1,412 | |
Downtown Allentown | $1,595 | |
East Allentown | $1,650 | |
Hamilton Park | $1,700 | |
Mountainville | $1,700 | |
Old Fairgrounds Historic District | $1,450 | |
Rittersville | $1,450 | |
Walnut Street Historic District | $1,550 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,475 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $732 | 19% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,597
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
Allentown City Historic District
Average rent
$1,412
Downtown Allentown
Average rent
$1,595
Walnut Street Historic District
Average rent
$1,550
6th Ward
Average rent
$1,750
Mountainville
Average rent
$1,700
1st Ward
Average rent
$1,592
Old Fairgrounds Historic District
Average rent
$1,450
Hamilton Park
Average rent
$1,700
East Allentown
Average rent
$1,650
Rittersville
Average rent
$1,450
Apartments
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$732
Last 30 days
19%
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
16%lower than the national median
5%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
$1,497
$1,700
6%$1,975
$1,650
9%$1,550
16%$1,645
2%$2,149
$2,487
1%$1,899
5%$1,995
6%$1,697
4%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
950 W Liberty St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
2d ago
926 W Walnut St, Allentown, PA 18102
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
611 N Front St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
501 W Allen St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
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
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Allentown
1453 Tarpan Ln, Allentown, PA 18104
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Allentown
2548 28th St Sw, Allentown, PA 18103
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Allentown
516 Gray Feather Way, Allentown, PA 18104
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,950
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
201 N 3rd St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
2 baths
$1,894–$2,499
Apartment for rent
Available May 9
3d ago
2415 Allenbrook Dr, Allentown, PA 18103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$1,500
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Hamilton Park apartment for rent in Allentown
210 1/2 S 17th St #2, Allentown, PA 18104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 12
1d ago
Mountainville apartment for rent in Allentown
2418 S 2nd St #2418A, Allentown, PA 18103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
2525 S 5th St, Allentown, PA 18103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
201 N 3rd St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
2 baths
$1,894–$2,499
Apartment for rent
Available May 9
5d+ ago
501 W Allen St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
2d ago
917 W Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
926 W Walnut St, Allentown, PA 18102
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
201 N 3rd St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
2 baths
$1,894–$2,499
Apartment for rent
Available May 9
3d ago
2415 Allenbrook Dr, Allentown, PA 18103
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Hamilton Park apartment for rent in Allentown
210 1/2 S 17th St #2, Allentown, PA 18104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 12
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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 $1,595 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Allentown?
Average rent prices in Allentown have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Allentown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Allentown is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Allentown?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Allentown are Allentown City Historic District ($1,412/mo), Old Fairgrounds Historic District ($1,450/mo), and Rittersville ($1,450/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?
Winter months offer the best rental deals in Allentown, with November and December being the least competitive periods. April sees the lowest rents while September has the highest, with roughly a 10% difference between peak and low seasons.
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).