Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Allentown, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Allentown rent stands today

    Allentown, PA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,630/month. Renters are paying $26 less per month on average than last year, reflecting a broadly steady market.

  • Allentown sits 16.4% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market for those seeking value in Pennsylvania.

  • Price ranges

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in Allentown run around $1,250/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,600/month, and 3-bedrooms at $2,000/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,200/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,100/month, while apartments sit at $1,495/month, reflecting distinct price tiers.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Trexler Park rents fell 40.8% year over year to $1,895/month across 13 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide flat trend and points to a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Allentown

$1,630/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Allentown is $1,630 per month as of June 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $319 less per month.

$1.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Allentown

161

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Allentown rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Allentown, PA

Average rent prices in Allentown have remained the same 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 $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Allentown run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

5%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,600

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,000

5%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,200

8%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

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

Median rent price$1,630
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,950

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Allentown, PA is 16% lower than the median rent in Bethlehem, PA.

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 & ServicesNo difference
Groceries2% lower
Health18% lower
Housing8% higher
Transportation6% higher
Utilities4% higher

Discover rentals in Allentown, PA

1624 1/2 Utica St - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

1106 W Tilghman St #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Allentown City Historic District apartment for rent in Allentown

2 bedroom apartment

1106 W Tilghman St #1stFL, Allentown, PA 18102

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

Front 611 N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Front 611 N

611 N Front St, Allentown, PA 18102

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

906 N. 4th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

906 N. 4th Street

906 N 4th St, Allentown, PA 18102

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

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 $1,630 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Allentown?

Average rent prices in Allentown have remained the same 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 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $319 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Allentown?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Allentown are Jordan Creek ($1,395/mo), Old Fairgrounds Historic District ($1,400/mo), and Allentown City Historic District ($1,447/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Allentown?

To comfortably afford rent in Allentown, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Allentown?

Allentown's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,700 monthly. One-bedroom apartments represent 32% of available inventory, making them the most common rental type in Pennsylvania's third-largest city.

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).

Apartments for rent in Allentown