Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Bethlehem, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Bethlehem, GA rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,095/month. Renters are paying $58 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is unchanged in a market with 59 total rentals.

  • Bethlehem runs 8.8% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier for smaller metros despite having only 59 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Bethlehem, 1-bedrooms rent for $1,200/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,395/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,095/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,370/month. The 1-bedroom segment's rent rose 42.4% year over year, diverging from the citywide trend.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment in Bethlehem increased by 42.4% year over year, a clear divergence from the citywide 1.7% rise. This reflects strong demand for smaller units in a market where overall rents are rising modestly.

Median rent

Median rent in Bethlehem

$2,095/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bethlehem is $2,095 per month as of August 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $170 more per month.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bethlehem

59

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bethlehem rentals at each price point

100%75%50%25%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bethlehem, GA

Average rent prices in Bethlehem have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Bethlehem, GA

Rent prices in Bethlehem vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bethlehem is $1,787, whereas a house costs $2,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Bethlehem run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,200

11%

36%

2 bedroom

$1,395

15%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,095

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$2,370

4%

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

36%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,370

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bethlehem, GA, 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.

How does rent in Bethlehem, GA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bethlehem and Athens by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bethlehem

Median rent price$2,095
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bethlehem, GA is 40% higher than the median rent in Athens, GA.

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118 Elmarry Ln Bethlehem, GA 30620

118 Elmarry Ln, Bethlehem, GA 30620

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,095

House for rent

Available Jun 8

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5d+ ago

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4 beds

2 baths

$2,265

$2,140

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Frequently asked questions for Bethlehem, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Bethlehem rental market.

How much is rent in Bethlehem?

The average rent in Bethlehem is $2,095 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bethlehem?

Average rent prices in Bethlehem have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Bethlehem rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bethlehem is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bethlehem?

To comfortably afford rent in Bethlehem, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bethlehem?

Based on our current listings, 24% of Bethlehem apartments welcome pets, which works out to about 10 pet-friendly units each month from the city's average inventory of 42 listings.

Methodology

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).

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