Last updated on June 7, 2026

Average rent in
Northampton, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Northampton

$1,495/mo

decreased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northampton is $1,495 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $455 less per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northampton

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northampton rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Northampton, PA

Average rent prices in Northampton have decreased by 43% over the last month and have decreased 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Northampton run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

9%

-

1 bedroom

$1,175

1%

19%

2 bedroom

$1,600

17%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,780

16%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,500

16%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,780

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

16%

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$1,495
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,675
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northampton, PA is 11% lower than the median rent in Bangor, PA.

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1229 Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northampton Historic District house for rent in Northampton

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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 $1,495 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northampton?

Average rent prices in Northampton have decreased by 43% over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.

How does Northampton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northampton is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $455 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 $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Northampton's rental market has a limited selection, with an average of 20 listings available per month, making it important to start your search early and stay flexible.

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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