Allentown, PA rental market

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Last updated August 10, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Allentown, PA is $1,652.

Average rent

$1,652

Month-over-month change

-$14

Year-over-year change

+$27

Available rentals

270

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $600 to $6,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5001
$6002
$7002
$8001
$9007
$1,00014
$1,10021
$1,20033
$1,30041
$1,40030
$1,50023
$1,60024
$1,70029
$1,80024
$1,90022
$2,00015
$2,10016
$2,20019
$2,30013
$2,4007
$2,5007
$2,6004
$2,7004
$2,8003
$2,9004
$3,0003
$3,1002
$3,2002
$3,3002
$3,4001
$5,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $27 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,495$1,550
Feb$1,483$1,574
Mar$1,495$1,600
Apr$1,498$1,650
May$1,513$1,650
Jun$1,550$1,690
Jul$1,550$1,644
Aug$1,650$1,616
Sep$1,600No data
Oct$1,627No data
Nov$1,550No data
Dec$1,575No data

Market temperature

The Allentown, PA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Allentown, PA is 21% lower than the national average.

Allentown, PAvs.

$1,652

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Allentown, PA?

The average rent in Allentown, PA is $1,652.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Allentown, PA?

Houses in Allentown, PA rent between $600 - $6,500 with an average rent of $1,652.

3. How has the rent in Allentown, PA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Allentown, PA increased by $27

4. How much has the rent in Allentown, PA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Allentown, PA decreased by $14

5. How many available rentals are there in Allentown, PA?

There are currently 270 rentals available in Allentown, PA.

6. How do rent prices in Allentown, PA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Allentown, PA is $1,652 — 21.33% lower the national average of $2,100.