Average Rent in Bethlehem, PA
What is the average rent in Bethlehem, PA?
The average listed apartment rent in Bethlehem, PA is $1,931 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 15 priced apartments in 1 building. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.
We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.
1 apartment buildings, 15 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.
Browse apartments in Bethlehem, PAAvg Rent
$1,931/mo
median $1,950
market average
Cheapest
$1,415/mo
West End Village at Bethlehem
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
15
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Bethlehem, PA Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West End Village at Bethlehem 1306 W Lehigh St, Bethlehem, PA 18018, USA | $1,415 | $1,931 | -- | 3.8 (18) | 15 |
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Bethlehem, PA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average listed rent in Bethlehem, PA is $1,931 per month, based on 15 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,415 at West End Village at Bethlehem to $2,865 at West End Village at Bethlehem.
We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage.
Market Context
Who rents in Bethlehem, PA, and what they pay
Tracked tracked rent in Bethlehem, PA averages $1,931/mo . At the local median household income of $66,443, that works out to 35% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Bethlehem, PA at $1,311/mo. The current tracked market average runs 47% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Bethlehem, PA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bethlehem, 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
$77,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,931/mo.
Comfortable income
$93,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,415/mo), you need to earn at least $57,000/year.
Median household income in Bethlehem, PA is $66,443 , about 28% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Bethlehem, PA
Overall prices in Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, PA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,931 |
| Utilities | $425 |
| Groceries | $530 |
| Transportation | $1,014 |
| Healthcare | $495 |
| Other goods and services | $791 |
| Estimated total | $5,187/mo |
Population
77,069
Median household income
$66,443
Census median rent
$1,311/mo
Census rent burden
31.5%
Median age
36.2
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.
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
We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.
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.
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Nearby cities in Pennsylvania
How Bethlehem, PA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Bethlehem, PA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA | $1,948 | +1% | +10.9% | 33 |
| Lancaster, PA | $2,059 | +7% | +62.7% | 16 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,369 | +23% | +3.9% | 9 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $2,175 | +13% | -1.4% | 6 |
| Reading, PA | $1,579 | -18% | +2.8% | 6 |
| York, PA | $1,676 | -13% | +6.1% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bethlehem, PA?
The average listed apartment rent in Bethlehem, PA is $1,931 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 15 priced apartments in 1 building. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.
What is the median rent in Bethlehem, PA?
The median asking rent in Bethlehem, PA is $1,950 per month, computed from 15 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,931/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Bethlehem, PA?
The lowest available rent in Bethlehem, PA starts at $1,415 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.
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