Average Rent in Allentown, PA
30 apartment buildings, 243 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building. 1 more available with Average Rent Pro
Cheapest
$1,179/mo
Riverbend at Allentown
Properties
30
tracked daily
Units
243
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 30 properties in Allentown, PA.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Allentown, PA Rent Prices
All 30 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Riverbend at Allentown
250 S Penn St, Allentown, PA 18102, USA
The Hive Residences
107 N 7th St, Allentown, PA 18101, USA
Bridgeview Apartments
701 Harrison St, Allentown, PA 18103, USA
Elmtowne Gardens Apartments
302 S 15th St #107, Allentown, PA 18102, USA
High Pointe Apartments
402 S 15th St, Allentown, PA 18102, USA
The Gallery at Cityplace
932 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101, USA
1010 Apartments
1010 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverbend at Allentown 250 S Penn St, Allentown, PA 18102, USA | $1,179 | $1,179 | $1.72 | 3.4 (149) | 2 |
| 2 | The Hive Residences 107 N 7th St, Allentown, PA 18101, USA | $1,245 | $1,631 | $1.89 | 4.3 (106) | 25 |
| 3 | Bridgeview Apartments 701 Harrison St, Allentown, PA 18103, USA | $1,285 | $1,519 | $2.75 | 4.7 (107) | 8 |
| 4 | Elmtowne Gardens Apartments 302 S 15th St #107, Allentown, PA 18102, USA | $1,285 | $1,460 | $2.20 | 4.1 (16) | 4 |
| 5 | High Pointe Apartments 402 S 15th St, Allentown, PA 18102, USA | $1,285 | $1,425 | $2.20 | 4.4 (83) | 5 |
| 6 | The Gallery at Cityplace 932 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101, USA | $1,321 | $1,745 | $2.08 | 4.8 (57) | 7 |
| 7 | 1010 Apartments 1010 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101, USA | $1,322 | $1,686 | $1.93 | 4.8 (53) | 6 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Riverbend at Allentown
3.4 (149)250 S Penn St, Allentown, PA 18102, USA
The Hive Residences
4.3 (106)107 N 7th St, Allentown, PA 18101, USA
Bridgeview Apartments
4.7 (107)701 Harrison St, Allentown, PA 18103, USA
Elmtowne Gardens Apartments
4.1 (16)302 S 15th St #107, Allentown, PA 18102, USA
High Pointe Apartments
4.4 (83)402 S 15th St, Allentown, PA 18102, USA
The Gallery at Cityplace
4.8 (57)932 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101, USA
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Allentown, PA neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 7 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Allentown, PA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Allentown, PA is $1,926 per month, based on 243 units across 30 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,179 at Riverbend at Allentown to $4,195 at Summit Ridge Luxury Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,060/mo | $1,245/mo | 103 |
| 1 Bed | $1,656/mo | $1,179/mo | 86 |
| 2 Bed | $2,043/mo | $1,510/mo | 47 |
| 3 Bed | $2,481/mo | $2,073/mo | 7 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Allentown, PA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Allentown, PA averages $1,656/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,043/mo. At the local median household income of $53,403, that works out to 43% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Allentown, PA at $1,269/mo. The current tracked market average runs 52% 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 Allentown, PA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
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
$77,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,926/mo.
Comfortable income
$92,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,179/mo), you need to earn at least $47,000/year.
Median household income in Allentown, PA is $53,403 , about 42% 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 |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,926 |
| Utilities | $425 |
| Groceries | $530 |
| Transportation | $1,014 |
| Healthcare | $495 |
| Other goods and services | $791 |
| Estimated total | $5,182/mo |
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.
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Nearby cities in Pennsylvania
How Allentown, PA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Allentown, PA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, PA | $2,278 | +18% | +0.8% | 10 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $2,102 | +9% | +3.2% | 8 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,477 | +29% | +0.5% | 7 |
| Erie, PA | $1,051 | -45% | +16.5% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Allentown, PA?
The average rent in Allentown, PA is $1,926 per month, based on 243 units across 30 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Allentown, PA?
The median asking rent in Allentown, PA is $1,852 per month, computed from 243 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,926/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Allentown, PA?
The lowest available rent in Allentown, PA starts at $1,179 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Allentown, PA?
1-bedroom apartments in Allentown, PA average $1,656/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,179/mo across 86 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Allentown, PA?
2-bedroom apartments in Allentown, PA average $2,043/mo. Units start from $1,510/mo across 47 units currently listed.
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