Last updated on July 5, 2026

Average rent in
Emmaus, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Emmaus

$1,963/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Emmaus is $1,963 per month as of July 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $13 more per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Emmaus

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Emmaus rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Emmaus, PA

Average rent prices in Emmaus have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,587, whereas a house costs $2,672. 1-bedroom apartments in Emmaus run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,165

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,435

11%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,750

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,525

27%

12%

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

31%

Studio

Average rent

$1,165

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,435

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

31%

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$1,963
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Emmaus, PA is 19% higher than the median rent in Allentown, PA.

Discover rentals in Emmaus, PA

221 N 7th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

221 N 7th Street

221 N 7th St, Emmaus, PA 18049

3 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

353 Broad St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Emmaus

353 Broad St #2, Emmaus, PA 18049

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

353 Broad St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Emmaus

353 Broad St #1, Emmaus, PA 18049

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

Available May 15

111 E Elm St ##109 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Emmaus

Apartment 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 $1,963 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Emmaus?

Average rent prices in Emmaus have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Emmaus rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Emmaus is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $13 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Emmaus?

To comfortably afford rent in Emmaus, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/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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