Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 6, 2026

Average rent in
Bethlehem, PA

Last updated on May 6, 2026

Last updated on May 6, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bethlehem, PA is $1,995. This is +2%, or $45, higher than the national average.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,995

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

121

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bethlehem, PA is $1,995. This is +2%, or $45, higher than the national average.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

18%
78%
3%
0%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

51%
49%
Owner-occupied
Renter-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
Bethlehem, PA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Bethlehem, PA have increased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 6% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Bethlehem, PA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Bethlehem, PA is $1,795. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bethlehem, PA costs about $1,575 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,900. Houses for rent in Bethlehem, PA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,500

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,098

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,249

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,800

1%

10%

Studio

$1,250

16%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,098

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,249

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, PA to other cities

Median rent prices in Bethlehem, PA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Allentown, PA.

Bethlehem

Median rent price$1,995
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bethlehem, PA is 29% higher than the median rent in Allentown, PA.

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428 High Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.2

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Studio

5 baths

$250

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1 bath

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2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,495–$1,795

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1 bath

$1,695

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$1,695

$1,595

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