Last updated July 10, 2026

Average Rent in Allentown, PA & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 33 apartment communities in Allentown, PA. Updated daily.

Area All Areas Hamilton District Old Allentown

Allentown 18018 18052 18103 18104 18109

Whitehall Township 18052

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed

Market Average

$1,769/mo

▼ 2.1% from last month

Lowest Available

$895/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

tracked daily

Units Listed

245

available now

Price Cuts This Week in Allentown, PA

41 listed units across 11 buildings in Allentown, PA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $55/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.

Apartment	Unit	Last Week	Now	Cut
The Hamilton at Grand Plaza	Unit 619, Delta 4	$1,990	$1,599	$391
The Hamilton at Grand Plaza	Unit 618, Alpha 4	$2,025	$1,699	$326
The Hamilton at Grand Plaza	Unit 226, Delta 1.1	$1,585	$1,399	$186
The Hamilton at Grand Plaza	Unit 525, Beta 3	$2,450	$2,299	$151
The Hamilton at Grand Plaza	Unit 203, Delta 2	$1,495	$1,375	$120
Terrain On The Parkway Apartments	Unit 1607-106	$2,270	$2,200	$70
Terrain On The Parkway Apartments	Unit 1607-109	$2,390	$2,320	$70
Terrain On The Parkway Apartments	Unit 1607-209	$2,400	$2,330	$70

See today's prices on all 245 listed units

Rent by Neighborhood in Allentown, PA

Compare average rent across Allentown, PA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map

Neighborhood	Avg Rent	30d Change	From	Properties	Units
Allentown 18109	$3,502	▲ $334	$2,300	2	5
Allentown 18104	$2,011	▲ $309	$1,350	2	7
Allentown 18052	$1,856	-	$1,419	2	10
Allentown 18103	$1,782	▼ $50	$895	7	61
Hamilton District	$1,737	▼ $13	$1,215	14	125
Allentown 18018	$1,595	-	$1,379	1	19
Old Allentown	$1,507	▼ $68	$959	5	18

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Allentown, PA?

As of July 2026, the average rent in Allentown, PA is $1,769 per month across 33 apartment communities and 245 available units. Rents have decreased $38 (2.1%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Full Circle Realty & Property Management LLC starting at $895/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,502/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,646/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,112/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,472/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,895/mo.

Prices range from $895 to $4,070 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 71 units are currently listed.

Allentown, PA Rent Price History

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Month	Avg Rent	Change	Properties
May 2026	$1,691	-	9
June 2026	$1,755	+$64	27
July 2026	$1,749	-$6	30

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Allentown, PA

Studio

$1,502

from $895 · 48 units

1 Bed

$1,646

from $959 · 121 units

2 Bed

$2,112

from $1,259 · 70 units

3 Bed

$2,472

from $2,073 · 5 units

4 Bed

$1,895

from $1,895 · 1 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Allentown, PA

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Full Circle Realty & Property Management LLC	$895/mo	$1,374/mo	7	4.4
Riverbend at Allentown	$959/mo	$1,261/mo	7	3.4
Society Hill Apartments	$1,174/mo	$1,340/mo	3	4.1
The Nines at Cityplace	$1,215/mo	$1,620/mo	12	4.7
The Hive Residences	$1,274/mo	$1,639/mo	26	4.3
The Gallery at Cityplace	$1,300/mo	$1,746/mo	16	4.8
Bridgeview Apartments	$1,310/mo	$1,524/mo	11	4.7
High Pointe Apartments	$1,335/mo	$1,460/mo	3	4.4
Elmtowne Gardens Apartments	$1,335/mo	$1,460/mo	3	4.1
HomeSnipe Real Estate LLC	$1,350/mo	$1,350/mo	2	4.3
Walnut View at Cityplace	$1,351/mo	$1,351/mo	1	4.8
1010 Apartments	$1,352/mo	$1,578/mo	7	4.8
Cityplace Allentown	$1,357/mo	$1,487/mo	4	4.2
The Hamilton at Grand Plaza	$1,375/mo	$1,727/mo	10	4.8
Valley Park Apartment Homes	$1,379/mo	$1,595/mo	19	4.2
520 Lofts	$1,388/mo	$1,436/mo	3	4.6
Allen Gardens	$1,400/mo	$1,533/mo	3	4.1
Center Square Lofts East	$1,410/mo	$1,780/mo	7	4.3
Center Square Lofts West	$1,410/mo	$1,780/mo	7	4.4
Fairmont Place Apartment Homes	$1,419/mo	$1,882/mo	4	4.5
Regency Towers	$1,513/mo	$1,905/mo	14	4.1
Spring Ridge Apartments	$1,526/mo	$1,839/mo	6	3.9
STRATA West	$1,563/mo	$1,824/mo	7	4.2
STRATA Symphony	$1,563/mo	$1,824/mo	7	4.5
STRATA East	$1,563/mo	$1,824/mo	7	4.2
Walnut Street Commons	$1,644/mo	$1,889/mo	5	4.5
Liberty Park at Allentown	$1,750/mo	$1,917/mo	3	4.3
Jordan View Parke Apartments	$1,800/mo	$2,049/mo	4	4.8
Terrain On The Parkway Apartments	$1,850/mo	$2,064/mo	20	4.7
Apartments at the Mill	$1,894/mo	$2,271/mo	7	4.4
The Lakes	$1,933/mo	$2,275/mo	5	4.2
Axel Property Management	$2,300/mo	$2,300/mo	1	4
Summit Ridge Luxury Apartments	$3,495/mo	$3,803/mo	4	4

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Allentown, PA

What is the average rent in Allentown, PA?

The average rent in Allentown, PA is $1,769 per month as of July 2026, based on 245 units across 33 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Allentown, PA?

Rent in Allentown, PA has decreased $38 (2.1%) over the past month. The current average is $1,769/mo.

What is the cheapest apartment in Allentown, PA?

The most affordable apartment in Allentown, PA is Full Circle Realty & Property Management LLC with units starting at $895/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Allentown, PA?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Allentown, PA averages $1,646/mo, with prices starting at $959/mo across 121 available units.

How many apartments are available in Allentown, PA?

There are 245 units available across 33 apartment communities in Allentown, PA.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Allentown, PA?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$71,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,769/mo.

Comfortable income

$85,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($895/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.

Median household income in Allentown, PA is $53,403 , about 37% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Allentown, PA

Overall prices in Allentown, PA runs below the national average by about 1% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Allentown, PA's regional price parities.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$1,769	daily refresh
Utilities	$425	BLS × BEA RPP
Groceries	$530	BLS × BEA RPP
Transportation	$1,014	BLS × BEA RPP
Healthcare	$495	BLS × BEA RPP
Other goods and services	$791	BLS × BEA RPP
Estimated total	$5,025/mo	$60,301/year

Population

125,320

Median household income

$53,403

Census median rent

$1,269/mo

Rent as % of income

34.7%

Median age

32.4

Mean commute

25 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

Pennsylvania Rent Trends

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US-wide rent comparison

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