Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Northampton, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Northampton

$2,395/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northampton is $2,395 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $495 more per month.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northampton

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northampton rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 increased by 20% 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 $1,445, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Northampton run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,295

14%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,500

2%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,300

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,250

6%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

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$2,395
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northampton, PA is 26% higher than the median rent in Bangor, PA.

Discover rentals in Northampton, PA

1843 Washington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northampton Historic District house for rent in Northampton

ResidentialLease, Northampton Boro, PA

1843 Washington Ave, Northampton, PA 18067

4 beds

1.5 baths

$1,685

House for rent

1916 Washington Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northampton Historic District house for rent in Northampton

4 beds

1.5 baths

$2,400

House for rent

Available Aug 1

1796 Newport Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northampton Historic District apartment for rent in Northampton

1796 Newport Avenue - 1

1796 Newport Ave #1, Northampton, PA 18067

4 beds

3.5 baths

$2,400

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 7

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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 $2,395 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northampton?

Average rent prices in Northampton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Northampton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northampton is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $495 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Northampton?

To comfortably afford rent in Northampton, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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