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Average Rent in Hamilton District & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Hamilton District, Allentown, PA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,684/mo
▼ 0.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,218/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
27
available now
Hamilton District vs Allentown, PA Average
Hamilton District is more expensive the Allentown, PA average by $77/mo (5%). The citywide average is $1,607/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Hamilton District?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Hamilton District is $1,684 per month across 1 apartment community and 27 available units. Rents have decreased $11 (0.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Hive Residences starting at $1,218/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,428/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,700/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,080/mo.
Prices range from $1,218 to $2,254 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 10 units are currently listed.
Hamilton District Rent Price History
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 | $1,218/mo | $1,684/mo | 27 | 4.3 |
Google Search Trends for Hamilton District Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Hamilton District
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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
$67,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,684/mo.
Comfortable income
$81,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,218/mo), you need to earn at least $49,000/year.
Median household income in Hamilton District is $53,403 , about 34% 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) | $1,684 |
| Utilities | $425 |
| Groceries | $530 |
| Transportation | $1,014 |
| Healthcare | $495 |
| Other goods and services | $791 |
| Estimated total | $4,940/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.
Explore Hamilton District Apartments
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