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Average Rent in Allentown, PA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 11 apartment communities in Allentown, PA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,395/mo
▲ +19.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$847/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
11
tracked daily
Units Listed
57
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Allentown, PA
Compare average rent across Allentown, PA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown 18017 | $2,110 | $2,100 | 1 | 2 |
| Allentown 18104 | $1,997 | $1,350 | 2 | 7 |
| Allentown 18103 | $1,932 | $950 | 4 | 34 |
| Allentown 18109 | $1,792 | $1,375 | 1 | 3 |
| Hamilton District | $1,684 | $1,218 | 1 | 27 |
| Allentown 18018 | $1,450 | $1,450 | 1 | 1 |
| Old Allentown | $1,448 | $1,385 | 1 | 2 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Allentown, PA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Allentown, PA is $1,395 per month across 11 apartment communities and 57 available units. Rents have increased $234 (19.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Zephyr Apartments starting at $847/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,395/mo.
Prices range from $847 to $2,230 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 19 units are currently listed.
Allentown, PA Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Allentown, PA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Allentown, PA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zephyr Apartments | $847/mo | $929/mo | 25 | 4.9 |
| Full Circle Realty & Property Management LLC | $1,295/mo | $1,295/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| HomeSnipe Real Estate LLC | $1,350/mo | $1,350/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Axel Property Management | $1,375/mo | $1,375/mo | 1 | 4 |
| High Pointe Apartments | $1,385/mo | $1,385/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| West End Village at Bethlehem | $1,450/mo | $1,450/mo | 1 | 3.8 |
| The Hive Residences | $1,490/mo | $1,700/mo | 11 | 4.3 |
Google Search Trends for Allentown, PA Apartments
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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
$56,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,395/mo.
Comfortable income
$67,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($847/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Median household income in Allentown, PA is $53,403 , about 20% 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) | $1,395 |
| Utilities | $425 |
| Groceries | $530 |
| Transportation | $1,014 |
| Healthcare | $495 |
| Other goods and services | $791 |
| Estimated total | $4,651/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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