Average Rent in Bethlehem, PA

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Current Versus Historical Bethlehem, PA Rents

Bethlehem rentals average $2,000 for a studio rental to $2,450 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,995, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $725 (138.10%) year-over-year from $525 to $1,250. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $120 (-8.16%) year-over-year from $1,470 to $1,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $201 (12.16%) year-over-year from $1,650 to $1,850. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $287 (15.38%) year-over-year from $1,863 to $2,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $258 (-9.69%) year-over-year from $2,658 to $2,400. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 3.78% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.91% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.25% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.95% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.59% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.23	$1,250	$525 (138.10%)	$975 (28.21%)
1 BR	$1.64	$1,350	$1,470 (-8.16%)	$1,272 (6.16%)
2 BR	$1.66	$1,850	$1,650 (12.16%)	$1,583 (16.85%)
3 BR	$1.52	$2,150	$1,863 (15.38%)	$1,933 (11.21%)
4+ BR	$1.43	$2,400	$2,658 (-9.69%)	$2,170 (10.60%)

Historical Rents in Bethlehem, PA

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Top Cities Near Bethlehem

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Bethlehem. The average rent in Bethlehem is currently $1,725 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Allentown, PA, with an average rent of $1,725, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Bethlehem, PA is Allentown, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $1,725 per month.

Let's compare Bethlehem, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Bethlehem, PA is 51.38% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 12.57% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Bethlehem, PA are about 18.38% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Bethlehem, PA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Allentown, PA	$973	$1,148	$1,550	$1,725

Top Neighborhoods Near Bethlehem

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Bethlehem

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,860. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Allentown, PA. It's average rent per month is $1,725. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,995, Bethlehem, PA is the most expensive county by Bethlehem, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in Bethlehem, PA is 25.69% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Bethlehem, PA is 5.81% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Bethlehem, PA is 8.44% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Allentown, PA	$973	$1,148	$1,550	$1,725
Bethlehem, PA	$2,000	$1,325	$1,928	$1,995

Top Zipcodes Near Bethlehem

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Bethlehem Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Bethlehem, PA?

The average monthly rental price for Bethlehem, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,995. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Bethlehem, PA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Bethlehem, PA.

How much is a studio apartment in Bethlehem, PA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $3.23. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Bethlehem.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Bethlehem, PA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,313 and an average price per square feet of $1.64. There are a total of 18 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bethlehem.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Bethlehem, PA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,899 and an average price per square feet of $1.66. There are a total of 37 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bethlehem.

How have rent prices in Bethlehem, PA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Bethlehem, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 1.38%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Bethlehem, PA?

A reasonable rent price in Bethlehem, PA is around $1,596/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.