Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
Allentown, PA

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Allentown, PA is $1,535. This is -19%, or $366, lower than the national average.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,535

decreased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

152

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Allentown, PA is $1,535. This is -19%, or $366, lower than the national average.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

0%
49%
38%
11%
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 10% 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 $1,450. A 1-bedroom apartment in Allentown, PA costs about $1,300 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,605. Houses for rent in Allentown, PA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,300

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,605

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,850

6%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,950

9%

1%

Studio

$1,100

7%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,605

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

1%

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$1,535
decreased by19%

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 15% 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

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Discover rentals in Allentown, PA

430-432 W Gordon St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

430-432 W Gordon St

430 W Gordon St, Allentown, PA 18102

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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

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

$1,250

Apartment for rent

924 W Chew St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

924 W Chew St

924 Chew St, Allentown, PA 18102

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

501 N Front St Apt 3b - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6th Ward apartment for rent in Allentown

APARTMENT - Allentown City, PA

501 N Front St Apt 3b, Allentown, PA 18102

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

140 S 12th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Walnut Street Historic District apartment for rent in Allentown

3 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 15

397 Emmett St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Allentown

House for rent

448 N 6th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

448 N 6th Street

448 N 6th St, Allentown, PA 18102

3 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent