Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Northampton, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Northampton

$1,642/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northampton is $1,642 per month as of October 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $257 less per month.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northampton

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northampton rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%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 decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased 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 Northampton, PA

Rent prices in Northampton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Northampton is $1,425, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Northampton run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,012

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,200

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,500

8%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,697

9%

13%

4 bedroom

$2,197

10%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,012

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,697

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,197

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

21%

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$1,642
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,825
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northampton, PA is 10% lower than the median rent in Bangor, PA.

Discover rentals in Northampton, PA

803 Washington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Northampton

3 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Price dropped $100
805 Washington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Northampton

1619 Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northampton Historic District house for rent in Northampton

4 beds

1.5 baths

$2,195

Price dropped $200

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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 $1,642 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northampton?

Average rent prices in Northampton have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Northampton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northampton is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $257 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 $66,000/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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