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Average Rent in Hamilton District & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 14 apartment communities in Hamilton District, Allentown, PA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,729/mo
▲ +0.3% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,245/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
14
tracked daily
Units Listed
86
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Hamilton District
10 listed units across 9 buildings in Hamilton District dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $50/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center Square Lofts East | Unit 2, TH | $2,084 | $1,979 | $105 |
| Center Square Lofts West | Unit 2, TH | $2,084 | $1,979 | $105 |
| The Hive Residences | Unit 21, Beta 2H | $2,058 | $1,968 | $90 |
| Walnut Street Commons | Unit 4, Hemlock | $1,598 | $1,552 | $46 |
| Walnut Street Commons | Unit 3, Elm | $1,617 | $1,581 | $36 |
| STRATA West | Unit 2, 1C.1 | $1,741 | $1,715 | $26 |
| STRATA Symphony | Unit 2, 1C.1 | $1,741 | $1,715 | $26 |
| STRATA East | Unit 2, 1C.1 | $1,741 | $1,715 | $26 |
Hamilton District vs Allentown, PA Average
Hamilton District is cheaper than the Allentown, PA average by $197/mo (10%). The citywide average is $1,926/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Hamilton District?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Hamilton District is $1,729 per month across 14 apartment communities and 86 available units. Rents have increased $6 (0.3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Hive Residences starting at $1,245/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,402/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,678/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,144/mo.
Prices range from $1,245 to $2,645 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 29 units are currently listed.
Hamilton District Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,757 | - | 13 |
| July 2026 | $1,731 | -$26 | 14 |
| August 2026 | $1,727 | -$4 | 14 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Hamilton District
Rent Prices by Apartment in Hamilton District
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hive Residences | $1,245/mo | $1,631/mo | 25 | 4.3 |
| The Gallery at Cityplace | $1,321/mo | $1,745/mo | 7 | 4.8 |
| 1010 Apartments | $1,322/mo | $1,686/mo | 6 | 4.8 |
| Walnut Street Commons | $1,346/mo | $1,584/mo | 6 | 4.5 |
| Cityplace Allentown | $1,347/mo | $1,514/mo | 4 | 4.2 |
| 520 Lofts | $1,350/mo | $1,480/mo | 3 | 4.6 |
| The Nines at Cityplace | $1,500/mo | $1,679/mo | 3 | 4.7 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$69,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,729/mo.
Comfortable income
$83,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,245/mo), you need to earn at least $50,000/year.
Median household income in Hamilton District is $53,403 , about 36% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Hamilton District
Overall prices in Hamilton District 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 Hamilton District's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,729 |
| Utilities | $425 |
| Groceries | $530 |
| Transportation | $1,014 |
| Healthcare | $495 |
| Other goods and services | $791 |
| Estimated total | $4,985/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.
Google Search Trends for Hamilton District Apartments
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