Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on April 30, 2026
Average rent in
Allentown, PA
Last updated on April 30, 2026
Last updated on April 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Allentown, PA is $1,550. This is -20%, or $399, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,550
2%Total rentals
167
for rent on Zumper.com
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Allentown, PA is $1,550. This is -20%, or $399, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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 increased by 2% 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 $1,495. A 1-bedroom apartment in Allentown, PA costs about $1,295 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,550. Houses for rent in Allentown, PA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,000.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,290 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,575 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,925 | 3% |  9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 4% | 9% | |
Studio | $995 | 3% | 15% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
1st Ward | $1,600 | |
6th Ward | $1,725 | |
Allentown City Historic District | $1,375 | |
Downtown Allentown | $1,475 | |
East Allentown | $1,650 | |
Hamilton Park | $1,495 | |
Mountainville | $1,495 | |
Rittersville | $1,475 | |
Walnut Street Historic District | $1,462 | |
West End Theatre District | $1,500 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,495 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,772 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $800 | 19% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,290
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
Allentown City Historic District
Average rent
$1,375
Downtown Allentown
Average rent
$1,475
1st Ward
Average rent
$1,600
6th Ward
Average rent
$1,725
Walnut Street Historic District
Average rent
$1,462
Rittersville
Average rent
$1,475
East Allentown
Average rent
$1,650
Hamilton Park
Average rent
$1,495
Mountainville
Average rent
$1,495
West End Theatre District
Average rent
$1,500
Apartments
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,772
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$800
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.
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
20%lower than the national median
1%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Allentown, PA is 22% 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.
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 |
Discover rentals in Allentown, PA
18h ago
430 W Gordon St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Allentown City Historic District apartment for rent in Allentown
1106 W Tilghman St #1stFL, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
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
2d ago
924 Chew St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
115 N 8th St, Allentown, PA 18101
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
906 N 4th St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
113-115 113-115 N 12th & 1145 W Linden St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Old Fairgrounds Historic District house for rent in Allentown
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Allentown
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,095
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Allentown
5136 Dogwood Trl, Allentown, PA 18104
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,895
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Allentown
2303 W Allen St, Allentown, PA 18104
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Allentown
3034 W Whitehall St, Allentown, PA 18104
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
1h ago
835 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$2,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
201 N 3rd St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
2 baths
$2,170–$2,483
Apartment for rent
Available May 9
5d+ ago
6th Ward apartment for rent in Allentown
948 N Front St Unit C-2, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
207 N Front St, Allentown, PA 18102
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
201 N 3rd St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
2 baths
$2,170–$2,483
Apartment for rent
Available May 9
1d ago
1010 S Armour St, Allentown, PA 18103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2415 Allenbrook Dr, Allentown, PA 18103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
1h ago
835 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$2,700
Apartment for rent
11h ago
144 N 7th St, Allentown, PA 18101
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,595
Apartment for rent
12h ago
501 E Walnut St, Allentown, PA 18109
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Apartment for rent in Allentown
12 E Cumberland St, Allentown, PA 18103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1208 W Whitehall St, Allentown, PA 18102
3 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
201 N 3rd St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
2 baths
$2,170–$2,483
Apartment for rent
Available May 9
20h ago
2525 S 5th St, Allentown, PA 18103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
12h ago
501 E Walnut St, Allentown, PA 18109
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
509,510,614,615 E Mosser Street, Allentown, PA 18109
Studio
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2415 Allenbrook Dr, Allentown, PA 18103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
18h ago
1055 N 22nd St, Allentown, PA 18104
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$1,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
25 N 10th St, Allentown, PA 18101
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Allentown
324 Wolf Dr, Allentown, PA 18104
4 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
201 N 3rd St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
2 baths
$2,170–$2,483
Apartment for rent
Available May 9
2h ago
Apartment for rent in Allentown
1337 W Livingston St #3, Allentown, PA 18102
3 beds
1 bath
$1,795
$1,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
745 W Turner St, Allentown, PA 18102
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1975 Mack Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
18h ago
430 W Gordon St, Allentown, PA 18102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
20h ago
House for rent in Allentown
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
$1,400
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Downtown Allentown apartment for rent in Allentown
39 N 11th St, Allentown, PA 18101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2647 30th St Sw, Allentown, PA 18103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,455–$3,360
Price drop
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