Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Northampton, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Northampton

$1,347/mo

decreased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northampton is $1,347 per month as of July 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $597 less per month.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northampton

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northampton rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Northampton, PA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Northampton, PA

Average rent prices in Northampton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 26% 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 Northampton, PA

Rent prices in Northampton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Northampton is $1,395, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Northampton run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,449.

Listings

Studio

$995

9%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,572

5%

15%

3 bedroom

$1,845

No Change

21%

4 bedroom

$2,150

8%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,572

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Northampton and Bangor by all bedroom counts and property types.

Northampton

Median rent price$1,347
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,930
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northampton, PA is 30% lower than the median rent in Bangor, PA.

Discover rentals in Northampton, PA

Canal 1038-1056 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Canal 1038-1056

1038 Canal St, Northampton, PA 18067

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Northampton, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Northampton rental market.

How much is rent in Northampton?

The average rent in Northampton is $1,347 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northampton?

Average rent prices in Northampton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 26% since last year.

How does Northampton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northampton is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $597 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Northampton?

To comfortably afford rent in Northampton, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in Northampton, appearing in just 0.02% of available units across all apartment sizes.

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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