Last updated on May 18, 2026

Average rent in
Emmaus, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Emmaus

$1,635/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Emmaus is $1,635 per month as of May 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $313 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Emmaus

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Emmaus rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Emmaus, PA

Average rent prices in Emmaus have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 Emmaus, PA

Rent prices in Emmaus vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Emmaus is $1,626, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Emmaus run $1,398 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,645.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,458

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,739

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,500

5%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,700

16%

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,458

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,739

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

No Change

The table above reflects average rent prices in Emmaus, 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 Emmaus, PA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Emmaus and Allentown by all bedroom counts and property types.

Emmaus

Median rent price$1,635
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Emmaus, PA is 2% higher than the median rent in Allentown, PA.

Discover rentals in Emmaus, PA

449 Chestnut St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Emmaus

2BR/1.0BA

449 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA 18049

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

Apartment for rent

14 S 4th St #301 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Emmaus

Apartment for rent

706 W Berger St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Emmaus

SINGLE_FAMILY - Split Level - EMMAUS, PA

706 W Berger St, Emmaus, PA 18049

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,600

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Emmaus, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Emmaus rental market.

How much is rent in Emmaus?

The average rent in Emmaus is $1,635 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Emmaus?

Average rent prices in Emmaus have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Emmaus rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Emmaus is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $313 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Emmaus?

To comfortably afford rent in Emmaus, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Emmaus, PA is $1,304, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,784 in 2025.

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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