Bedroom count
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Last updated on March 16, 2026
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.
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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.
average price per square foot
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
1st Ward | $1,800 | |
6th Ward | $1,695 | |
Allentown City Historic District | $1,347 | |
Downtown Allentown | $1,465 | |
East Allentown | $1,550 | |
Hamilton Park | $1,437 | |
Mountainville | $1,447 | |
Old Fairgrounds Historic District | $1,500 | |
Rittersville | $1,699 | |
Walnut Street Historic District | $1,472 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,950 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | 19% | - |
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%
Allentown City Historic District
Average rent
$1,347
Downtown Allentown
Average rent
$1,465
Walnut Street Historic District
Average rent
$1,472
1st Ward
Average rent
$1,800
6th Ward
Average rent
$1,695
Hamilton Park
Average rent
$1,437
East Allentown
Average rent
$1,550
Rittersville
Average rent
$1,699
Old Fairgrounds Historic District
Average rent
$1,500
Mountainville
Average rent
$1,447
Apartments
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
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.
Median rent prices in Allentown, PA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bethlehem, PA.
Allentown
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Allentown, PA is 15% lower than the median rent in Bethlehem, PA.
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$1,800
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Catasauqua
$1,575
Last year
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$1,700
Last year
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$1,598
Last year
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$1,800
Last year
Gilbertsville
$1,480
Last year
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$1,295
Last year
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$2,153
Last year
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$2,570
Last year
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$1,950
Last year
Quakertown
$1,775
Last year
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$2,000
Last year
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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | No difference |
Groceries | 2% lower |
Health | 14% lower |
Housing | 10% higher |
Transportation | 3% higher |
Utilities | 2% higher |
3d ago
430 W Gordon St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Allentown City Historic District townhouse for rent in Allentown
1624 1/2 Utica St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
6th Ward apartment for rent in Allentown
1076 Fullerton Ave Apt B #B, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
924 Chew St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
6th Ward apartment for rent in Allentown
501 N Front St Apt 3b, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Walnut Street Historic District apartment for rent in Allentown
140 S 12th St #2, Allentown, PA 18102
3 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Allentown
3 beds
1 bath
$1,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
448 N 6th St, Allentown, PA 18102
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
4d ago
207 N Front St, Allentown, PA 18102
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,900–$3,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Allentown
3 beds
3 baths
$3,095
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Allentown
3442 Hickory Cir, Allentown, PA 18103
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Allentown
278 Milkweed Dr, Allentown, PA 18104
3 beds
2 baths
$2,799
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
201 N 3rd St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
2 baths
$2,094–$2,645
Apartment for rent
Available May 9
3d ago
835 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,455–$2,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2232 S 11th St, Allentown, PA 18103
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Allentown
311 Robert Morris Blvd Unit 4 #4, Allentown, PA 18104
2 beds
1 bath
$2,140
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
201 N 3rd St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
2 baths
$2,094–$2,645
Apartment for rent
Available May 9
14h ago
5 N 18th St, Allentown, PA 18104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
15h ago
2525 S 5th St, Allentown, PA 18103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Townhouse for rent in Allentown
300 Milkweed Dr, Allentown, PA 18104
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Apr 1
1d ago
2647 30th St Sw, Allentown, PA 18103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,318–$3,355
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
739 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2248 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,425–$1,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
100 Ramapo Trl, Allentown, PA 18104
2 beds
2 baths
$1,920–$1,972
Apartment for rent
15h ago
2525 S 5th St, Allentown, PA 18103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
201 N 3rd St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
2 baths
$2,094–$2,645
Apartment for rent
Available May 9
7h ago
818 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
Studio
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
4d ago
509,510,614,615 E Mosser Street, Allentown, PA 18109
Studio
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
622 N 6th St, Allentown, PA 18102
3 beds
1 bath
$1,490
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2647 30th St Sw, Allentown, PA 18103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,318–$3,355
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2228 W Allen St, Allentown, PA 18104
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
144 N 7th St, Allentown, PA 18101
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
201 N 3rd St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
2 baths
$2,094–$2,645
Apartment for rent
Available May 9
11h ago
1701 E Greenleaf St, Allentown, PA 18109
1 bed
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Downtown Allentown apartment for rent in Allentown
1034 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
Studio
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
15h ago
2525 S 5th St, Allentown, PA 18103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
621 W Turner St, Allentown, PA 18102
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2228 W Allen St, Allentown, PA 18104
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1639 W Turner St, Allentown, PA 18102
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
144 N 7th St, Allentown, PA 18101
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent