Madison Farms
4883 Riley Rd,
Bethlehem, PA 18020
1-2 Beds | $1,840 - $2,390
Rental Market Trends in Bethlehem, PA
What is the average rent in Bethlehem, PA?
$1,585/month
Average Rent
721 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Bethlehem, PA is $1,585 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,555/month, which means Bethlehem rent prices are 2% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Bethlehem, you can expect to pay about $1,349 per month for a studio, $1,585 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,861 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,986 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Bethlehem, PA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $24 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Bethlehem, PA
Last Updated January 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
10%
$700 - $1,000/month
27%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
44%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
19%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bethlehem?
Based on current rent prices, Hellertown-Saucon Valley and Downtown Bethlehem" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bethlehem.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bethlehem?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Bethlehem and Hellertown-Saucon Valley" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bethlehem.
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Which Bethlehem neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Bethlehem with the most apartments available are Downtown Bethlehem and Hellertown-Saucon Valley" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bethlehem, PA?
Because the average rent in Bethlehem is $1,585, you’ll want to make about $5,283 per month or $63,396 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Bethlehem, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Bethlehem, PA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,162/month
$1,348/month
One Bedroom
$1,737/month
$1,587/month
Two Bedroom
$1,970/month
$1,964/month
Three Bedroom
$1,950/month
$1,720/month
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.