Bethlehem, PA Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Bethlehem is $1,364, a 4% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,309.
Average Rent in Bethlehem, PA
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,364 | 4% | 935 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Bethlehem, PA apartment is 935 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.
Bethlehem, PA Apartment Rent Ranges
- $701-$1,00011%
- $1,001-$1,50065%
- $1,501-$2,00021%
- > $2,0003%
Bethlehem, PA Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households42%
- Owner-occupied Households57%
12,436 or 42% of the households in Bethlehem, PA are renter-occupied while 16,509 or 57% are owner-occupied.
Bethlehem, PA Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Feb / 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem, PA | $1,309 | $1,342 | $1,362 | $1,364 |
| National | $1,422 | $1,458 | $1,466 | $1,468 |
Average Rent in Bethlehem, PA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Southwest Bethlehem | $1,219 |
| Rosemont Manor | $1,219 |
| Rosemont | $1,219 |
| Pinehurst Manor | $1,219 |
| Monocacy Village | $1,219 |
| Historic Bethlehem | $1,219 |
| Beth-Allen Gardens | $1,219 |
| The Cottages at Monocacy Creek | $1,236 |
| Northeast Bethlehem | $1,256 |
| Kaywin | $1,256 |
| Central Bethlehem | $1,256 |
| Cata Penn | $1,256 |
| Turnberry Mews | $1,286 |
| Slate Post Village | $1,286 |
| Santee Heights | $1,286 |
| Madison Park | $1,286 |
| Estates at Pine Top Ridge | $1,286 |
| East Hills | $1,286 |
| Eagle Trace | $1,286 |
| Countryside Trails | $1,286 |
| The Villas at Saucon Valley | $1,916 |
| Stever Mills | $1,916 |
| South Bethlehem | $1,916 |
| Park View Commons | $1,916 |
| Mountain Park | $1,916 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Bethlehem are Beth-Allen Gardens, where the average rent goes for $1,219/month, Historic Bethlehem, where renters pay $1,219/mo on average, and Monocacy Village, where the average rent goes for $1,219/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Pinehurst Manor ($1,219), Rosemont ($1,219), and Rosemont Manor ($1,219), where the asking prices are below the average Bethlehem rent of $1,364/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Bethlehem are South Bethlehem ($1,916), Stever Mills ($1,916) and The Villas at Saucon Valley ($1,916).
The most popular neighborhood in Bethlehem is Northeast Bethlehem, where there are 3 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $1,256. Next up is Central Bethlehem, where apartments go for $1,256/month, followed by Monocacy Village with $1,219 If you’re looking to rent in Bethlehem’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Rosemont, where renters pay $1,219 on average, and Rosemont Manor, where the average monthly rent is $1,219.
Bethlehem | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Beth-Allen Gardens is 3% lower than in Cata Penn
Beth-Allen Gardens rent is 11% lower than Bethlehem average
| Average Rent | $1,219 |
|---|
Cata Penn rent is 8% lower than Bethlehem average
| Average Rent | $1,256 |
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How Bethlehem Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $1,652 | 4% |
| Pittsburgh | $1,258 | 4% |
| Lehigh Valley | $1,247 | 5% |
| Bethlehem | $1,364 | 4% |
| Allentown | $1,173 | 8% |
| Exton | $1,680 | 2% |
| Bethlehem Township | $1,402 | 4% |
| Whitehall Township | $1,215 | 4% |
| Wilson | $1,116 | 7% |
| Emmaus | $1,223 | 1% |
| Fullerton | $1,215 | 4% |
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