What is the average apartment size in Bethlehem?

The average size for a Bethlehem, PA apartment is 900 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 Bethlehem?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Bethlehem is $1,869 per month, a 5.51% increase from last year’s average of $1,772.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Bethlehem?

In Bethlehem, studios rent for $1,494 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,615 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,889 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,149 per month

What is the average apartment size in Bethlehem?

The typical apartment in Bethlehem offers about 900 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Bethlehem?

Studio apartments in Bethlehem average 372 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 700 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,003 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,222 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bethlehem?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Bethlehem include Northeast Bethlehem ($1,703/month), Central Bethlehem ($1,709/month), and Southwest Bethlehem ($1,711/month), all below the citywide average of $1,869.

Bethlehem, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Bethlehem?

The typical rent budget in Bethlehem ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Bethlehem?

In Bethlehem, 49% of households rent while 51% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bethlehem is $1,869, a 5.51% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,772.

Studio Apartments at $1,494 offer the most budget-friendly option with 372 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 700 square feet for $1,615, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,889 offer 1,003 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,222 sq ft) for $2,149, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Bethlehem, PA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,869	900 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,494	372 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,615	700 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,889	1,003 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,149	1,222 sq. ft.

Bethlehem, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Bethlehem, PA have increased by 5.51% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,772 to $1,869.

What's the typical rent budget in Bethlehem, PA?

The largest share of rentals in Bethlehem, PA (53%) 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 Bethlehem, PA?

15,183 or 49% of the households in Bethlehem, PA are renter-occupied while 15,596 or 51% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Bethlehem?

Northeast Bethlehem $1,703/month

Central Bethlehem $1,709/month

Southwest Bethlehem $1,711/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,869/month.

Average Rent in Bethlehem, PA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
South Bethlehem	$2,600
Cata Penn	$1,794
Southwest Bethlehem	$1,711
Central Bethlehem	$1,709
Northeast Bethlehem	$1,703

Bethlehem | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Cata Penn is 5% higher than in Central Bethlehem

$1,794

Cata Penn rent is 4% lower than Bethlehem average

Average Rent $1,794

$1,709

Central Bethlehem rent is 9% lower than Bethlehem average

Average Rent $1,709

How Bethlehem Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Bethlehem	$1,869
Philadelphia	$1,973
Pittsburgh	$1,796
Lehigh Valley	$1,794
Harrisburg	$1,392
Reading	$1,677
State College	$2,088
Allentown	$1,658
York	$1,508
Lancaster	$1,716
Mechanicsburg	$1,523
Easton, PA	$1,712
Quakertown, PA	$1,710

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 Bethlehem 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.