What is the average apartment size in Lehigh Valley?

The average size for a Lehigh Valley, PA apartment is 941 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Lehigh Valley?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Lehigh Valley is $1,804 per month, a 2.99% increase from last years average of $1,752.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Lehigh Valley?

In Lehigh Valley, studios rent for $1,343 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,621 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,904 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,215 per month

What is the average apartment size in Lehigh Valley?

The typical apartment in Lehigh Valley offers about 941 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Lehigh Valley?

Studio apartments in Lehigh Valley average 514 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 769 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,058 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,301 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lehigh Valley?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lehigh Valley include Union Terrace ($1,444/month), West End Allentown ($1,460/month), and Washington Crossing ($1,566/month), all below the citywide average of $1,804.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lehigh Valley?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Lehigh Valley are Downtown Easton ($2,093/month), Villas at Trexler Park ($2,200/month), and South Bethlehem ($2,631/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Lehigh Valley, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Lehigh Valley?

The typical rent budget in Lehigh Valley ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 49% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lehigh Valley?

In Lehigh Valley, 31% of households rent while 69% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lehigh Valley is $1,804, a 2.99% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,752.

Studio Apartments at $1,343 offer the most budget-friendly option with 514 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 769 square feet for $1,621, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,904 offer 1,058 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,301 sq ft) for $2,215, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Lehigh Valley, PA

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,804	941 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,343	514 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,621	769 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,904	1,058 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,215	1,301 sq. ft.

Lehigh Valley, PA rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Lehigh Valley, PA?

The largest share of rentals in Lehigh Valley, PA (49%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lehigh Valley, PA?

90,959 or 31% of the households in Lehigh Valley, PA are renter-occupied while 202,100 or 69% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Lehigh Valley?

Union Terrace $1,444/month

West End Allentown $1,460/month

Washington Crossing $1,566/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,804/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Lehigh Valley?

Downtown Easton $2,093/month

Villas at Trexler Park $2,200/month

South Bethlehem $2,631/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Lehigh Valley, PA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
South Bethlehem	$2,631
Villas at Trexler Park	$2,200
Downtown Easton	$2,093
Central Bethlehem	$1,813
Northeast Bethlehem	$1,740
Lehigh Parkway	$1,730
Southwest Bethlehem	$1,713
South Side Allentown	$1,672
Old Fairgrounds	$1,654
West Park	$1,622
Rittersville	$1,593
Washington Crossing	$1,566
West End Allentown	$1,460
Union Terrace	$1,444

Lehigh Valley | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Central Bethlehem is 13% lower than in Downtown Easton

$1,813

Central Bethlehem rent is 1% higher than Lehigh Valley average

Average Rent $1,813

$2,093

Downtown Easton rent is 16% higher than Lehigh Valley average

Average Rent $2,093

How Lehigh Valley Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lehigh Valley	$1,804
Philadelphia	$2,002
Pittsburgh	$1,801
Harrisburg	$1,418
Reading	$1,672
State College	$2,173
Allentown	$1,662
York	$1,553
Bethlehem	$1,914
Lancaster	$1,744
Chambersburg	$1,621
Easton, PA	$1,741

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Lehigh Valley apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.