Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 3, 2026
Average rent in
Bethlehem, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Bethlehem, PA rent slipped 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,798/month. Renters today are paying $57 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.8% month-over-month increase in October 2026.
Compared to national trends
Bethlehem is 5.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 123 total rentals offering a modest market size for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Bethlehem are $1,182/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,450/month, and 2-bedrooms are $1,772/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,250/month. Apartments make up 58.6% of rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents fell 33.6% year over year, a much steeper decline than the citywide 3.1% drop. This segment's decline contrasts with rising rents in larger units, showing varied trends within Bethlehem, PA's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Bethlehem
$1,797/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Bethlehem is $1,797 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $102 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bethlehem
123
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bethlehem rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bethlehem, PA
Average rent prices in Bethlehem have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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, PA
Rent prices in Bethlehem vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bethlehem is $1,565, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Bethlehem run $1,437 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,182 | No Change | 34% | |
1 bedroom | $1,450 |  5% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,772 | 3% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 7% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,249 | 7% | 16% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Bethlehem, PA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,565 | 3% | 8% | |
Condos | $2,047 | 25% | 11% | |
Houses | $2,400 | No Change | 12% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,182
Last year
34%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,772
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,249
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
16%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Bethlehem, PA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,565
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$2,047
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last year
12%
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.
How does rent in Bethlehem, PA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Bethlehem and Allentown by all bedroom counts and property types.
Bethlehem
5%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bethlehem, PA is 13% higher than the median rent in Allentown, PA.
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2%Discover rentals in Bethlehem, PA
4d ago
428 High St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Studio
5 baths
$250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
601 Aaron St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Bethlehem
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bethlehem
429 E 4th St #2ndFL, Bethlehem, PA 18015
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethlehem
4 beds
4 baths
$4,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Bethlehem
5721 Crawford Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
20h ago
30 W Broad St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,653
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Bethlehem
1411 Greenview Dr #14, Bethlehem, PA 18018
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Bethlehem
124 W Union Blvd, Bethlehem, PA 18018
1 bed
1 bath
$1,625
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
650 E North St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650–$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
222 E Washington Ave #NA, Bethlehem, PA 18018
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,400
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 26
4d ago
938 E 4th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
2 beds
1 bath
$1,970
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
527 Linden St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
1 bed
1 bath
$1,535
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
237 W Goepp St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
2 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethlehem
625 E Morton St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
5 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bethlehem
534 E 5th St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
5 beds
1 bath
$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
215 W Broad St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
1 bed
1 bath
$1,260–$1,460
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
717 Center St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1825 Watkins St, Bethlehem, PA 18017
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5h ago
House for rent in Bethlehem
2140 Catasauqua Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18018
3 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 3
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Frequently asked questions for Bethlehem, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Bethlehem rental market.
How much is rent in Bethlehem?
The average rent in Bethlehem is $1,797 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bethlehem?
Average rent prices in Bethlehem have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Bethlehem rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bethlehem is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $102 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bethlehem?
To comfortably afford rent in Bethlehem, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bethlehem?
December offers the best rental deals in Bethlehem, with rents running about 5% lower than peak summer months. June sees the highest rents, so timing your search for winter can save money.
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).