Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Allentown, PA is $1,600. This is -16%, or $300, lower than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Allentown, PA is $1,600. This is -16%, or $300, 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 6% 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 $1,475. A 1-bedroom apartment in Allentown, PA costs about $1,295 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,600. Houses for rent in Allentown, PA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,995.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,295 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,995 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,995 | 1% | 4% | |
Studio | $1,062 | 3% | 5% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
1st Ward | $1,450 | |
6th Ward | $1,850 | |
Allentown City Historic District | $1,357 | |
Downtown Allentown | $1,477 | |
East Allentown | $1,672 | |
Hamilton Park | $1,641 | |
Mountainville | $1,637 | |
Old Fairgrounds Historic District | $1,500 | |
Rittersville | $1,575 | |
Walnut Street Historic District | $1,300 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,475 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,875 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $1,995 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,500 | 100% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,062
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Allentown City Historic District
Average rent
$1,357
Downtown Allentown
Average rent
$1,477
6th Ward
Average rent
$1,850
Old Fairgrounds Historic District
Average rent
$1,500
East Allentown
Average rent
$1,672
Walnut Street Historic District
Average rent
$1,300
Hamilton Park
Average rent
$1,641
Mountainville
Average rent
$1,637
1st Ward
Average rent
$1,450
Rittersville
Average rent
$1,575
Apartments
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
100%
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
lower than the national median
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Allentown, PA is 11% lower than the median rent in Bethlehem, PA.
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Bethlehem
$1,800
Last year
Catasauqua
$1,600
Last year
Easton
$1,697
Last year
Emmaus
$1,750
Last year
Fountain Hill
$1,800
Last year
Gilbertsville
$1,437
Last year
Jim Thorpe
$1,295
Last year
Macungie
$2,193
Last year
Perkasie
$2,139
Last year
Phillipsburg
$2,000
Last year
Quakertown
$2,025
Last year
Souderton
$2,600
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 |
2d ago
384 W Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
430 W Gordon St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,395
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
Allentown City Historic District apartment for rent in Allentown
325 N 8th St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1145 W Linden St, Allentown, PA 18102
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,275–$1,695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
923 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
6th Ward apartment for rent in Allentown
1076 Fullerton Ave Apt B #B, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
15h ago
552 N 10th St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Allentown
1509 Hamilton St Apt 2 #2, Allentown, PA 18102
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Allentown
1206 Shiloh Rd, Allentown, PA 18106
3 beds
2 baths
$3,600
House for rent
10h ago
Verified
1600 Lehigh Pkwy E, Allentown, PA 18103
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,574–$3,611
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 27
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Allentown
3 beds
3 baths
$3,095
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Allentown
312 Redclover Ln, Allentown, PA 18104
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Allentown
339 Pennycress Rd, Allentown, PA 18104
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
House for rent
1d ago
207 N Front St, Allentown, PA 18102
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,850–$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Allentown
306 Milkweed Dr, Allentown, PA 18104
3 beds
3 baths
$2,850
House for rent
10h ago
Verified
1600 Lehigh Pkwy E, Allentown, PA 18103
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,574–$3,611
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 27
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
3h ago
801 N Halstead St, Allentown, PA 18109
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$1,795
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Apartment for rent in Allentown
12 E Cumberland St, Allentown, PA 18103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
7h ago
2525 S 5th St, Allentown, PA 18103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$1,750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
East Allentown apartment for rent in Allentown
817 East Turner Street208, Allentown, PA 18109
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 13
13h ago
2415 Allenbrook Dr, Allentown, PA 18103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$1,500
Apartment for rent
15h ago
552 N 10th St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1600 Lehigh Pkwy E, Allentown, PA 18103
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,574–$3,611
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 27
3h ago
801 N Halstead St, Allentown, PA 18109
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$1,795
Apartment for rent
7h ago
2525 S 5th St, Allentown, PA 18103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$1,750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
509,510,614,615 E Mosser Street, Allentown, PA 18109
Studio
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
622 N 6th St, Allentown, PA 18102
3 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1701 S Albert St, Allentown, PA 18103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,275–$1,450
Apartment for rent
13h ago
2415 Allenbrook Dr, Allentown, PA 18103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$1,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2647 30th St Sw, Allentown, PA 18103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$3,825
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
42 N 8th St, Allentown, PA 18101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
6h ago
36 S 5th St, Allentown, PA 18101
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$875–$995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
2525 S 5th St, Allentown, PA 18103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$1,750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
347 N 7th St, Allentown, PA 18102
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
15h ago
6th Ward townhouse for rent in Allentown
509 1/2 N Railroad St, Allentown, PA 18102
1 bed
2 baths
$1,350
$1,200
Price drop
House for rent
22h ago
503 S Austin St, Allentown, PA 18109
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$1,775
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2647 30th St Sw, Allentown, PA 18103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,325–$2,845
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
827 W Linden St, Allentown, PA 18101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent