Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Bethlehem, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Bethlehem, PA rent rose 2.6% year over year to a current median of $1,950/month. Renters are paying $46 more per month on average than last year, despite a 2.5% month-over-month decline in the latest data.

  • Bethlehem's median rent matches the national median of $1,950/month, positioning it as a mid-tier metro with a balanced rental market and 109 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in Bethlehem run around $1,495 to $1,500/month, while 2-bedrooms sit at $1,995/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,800/month. The bedroom tiers show a broad range of options for renters. The 1-bedroom segment accounts for 23.9% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment in Bethlehem slipped 7.7% year over year, diverging from the overall citywide rise. This decline contrasts with the general rent increase and shows variation within bedroom types.

Median rent

Median rent in Bethlehem

$1,950/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bethlehem is $1,950 per month as of June 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bethlehem

109

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bethlehem rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bethlehem, PA

Average rent prices in Bethlehem have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,347. 1-bedroom apartments in Bethlehem run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,495

20%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,500

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,995

5%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,147

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,800

2%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,147

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

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

Median rent price$1,950

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$1,630
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bethlehem, PA is 20% higher than the median rent in Allentown, PA.

Discover rentals in Bethlehem, PA

428 High Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

6.2

Good

428 High Street

428 High St, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Studio

5 baths

$250

Apartment for rent

1240 Pembroke Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

1240 Pembroke Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017

1240 Pembroke Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

730 Broadway #2R - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Bethlehem

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

638 Atlantic St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bethlehem

2BR/1.0BA

638 Atlantic St, Bethlehem, PA 18015

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,950 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bethlehem?

Average rent prices in Bethlehem have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Bethlehem rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bethlehem is roughly the same as the national average.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bethlehem?

To comfortably afford rent in Bethlehem, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Bethlehem's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units also average around $1,900 per month. Both apartment sizes have experienced year-over-year declines, with one-bedrooms down 3.0% and two-bedrooms falling 6.3% from 2024.

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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