Average Rent in Bethlehem, PA
1 apartment buildings, 1 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Bethlehem, PAAvg Rent
$1,645/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,645/mo
West End Village at Bethlehem
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
1
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Analysis
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Bethlehem, PA Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West End Village at Bethlehem 1306 W Lehigh St, Bethlehem, PA 18018, USA | $1,645 | $1,645 | $1.92/ft² | 3.8 (18) | 1 |
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Bethlehem, PA neighborhoods
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Bethlehem, PA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Bethlehem, PA is $1,645 per month, based on 1 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,645 at West End Village at Bethlehem to $1,645 at West End Village at Bethlehem.
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Market Context
Who rents in Bethlehem, PA, and what they pay
Tracked tracked rent in Bethlehem, PA averages $1,645/mo. At the local median household income of $66,443, that works out to 30% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Bethlehem, PA at $1,311/mo. The current tracked market average runs 25% 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 Bethlehem, PA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bethlehem, 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
$66,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,645/mo.
Comfortable income
$79,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
Median household income in Bethlehem, PA is $66,443 , about 16% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Bethlehem, PA
Overall prices in Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, PA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,645 |
| Utilities | $425 |
| Groceries | $530 |
| Transportation | $1,014 |
| Healthcare | $495 |
| Other goods and services | $791 |
| Estimated total | $4,901/mo |
Population
77,069
Median household income
$66,443
Census median rent
$1,311/mo
Census rent burden
31.5%
Median age
36.2
Mean commute
22 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 Bethlehem, PA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Bethlehem, PA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA | $1,734 | +5% | -5.7% | 33 |
| Lancaster, PA | $2,337 | +42% | -4.3% | 10 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,758 | +68% | -0.9% | 9 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $1,787 | +9% | -13.6% | 7 |
| York, PA | $1,586 | -4% | +4.6% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bethlehem, PA?
The average rent in Bethlehem, PA is $1,645 per month, based on 1 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Bethlehem, PA?
The lowest available rent in Bethlehem, PA starts at $1,645 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bethlehem, PA?
2-bedroom apartments in Bethlehem, PA average $1,645/mo. Units start from $1,645/mo across 1 units currently listed.
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