Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
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.
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.
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 in Allentown
$1,630/mo
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.
average price per square foot
Available rentals in Allentown
161
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Share of Allentown rentals at each price point
Average rent prices in Allentown have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
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% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
1st Ward | $1,600 | |
6th Ward | $1,600 | |
Allentown City Historic District | $1,447 | |
Downtown Allentown | $1,577 | |
East Allentown | $1,750 | |
Jordan Creek | $1,395 | |
Mountainville | $1,497 | |
Old Fairgrounds Historic District | $1,400 | |
Rittersville | $1,550 | |
Walnut Street Historic District | $1,571 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,495 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,900 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 5% | No Change |
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%
Allentown City Historic District
Average rent
$1,447
1st Ward
Average rent
$1,600
Downtown Allentown
Average rent
$1,577
Walnut Street Historic District
Average rent
$1,571
6th Ward
Average rent
$1,600
Rittersville
Average rent
$1,550
Mountainville
Average rent
$1,497
Old Fairgrounds Historic District
Average rent
$1,400
East Allentown
Average rent
$1,750
Jordan Creek
Average rent
$1,395
Apartments
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
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.
Compare median rent prices in Allentown and Bethlehem by all bedroom counts and property types.
Allentown
lower than the national median
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Allentown, PA is 16% lower than the median rent in Bethlehem, PA.
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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 |
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Quick answers to common questions about the Allentown rental market.
The average rent in Allentown is $1,630 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Average rent prices in Allentown have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent in Allentown is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $319 less per month.
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).
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.
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.
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).