Rent in Bethlehem, PA
Across Bethlehem's 5 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,493 a month, with figures from $1,396–$1,839. The highest typical rent is in 18016 ($1,839) and the lowest in 18015 ($1,396). 4 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Northampton County pay about 1.52% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,302 | $574–$1,654 | 5 |
| 1 bed | $1,319 | $1,029–$1,546 | 5 |
| 2 beds | $1,493 | $1,396–$1,839 | 5 |
| 3 beds | $1,905 | $1,577–$2,306 | 5 |
| 4 beds | $1,801 | $1,468–$2,482 | 5 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Bethlehem ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Bethlehem, PA?
- About $1,493 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,396–$1,839. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Bethlehem, PA?
- About $1,319 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,029–$1,546. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Bethlehem, PA?
- About $1,905 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,577–$2,306. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Bethlehem, PA?
- About $1,302 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $574–$1,654. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Bethlehem, PA?
- About $1,801 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,468–$2,482. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Bethlehem ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 18016 has the highest typical rent at $1,839 a month, and 18015 the lowest at $1,396.
- What is the property tax rate in Bethlehem, PA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Northampton County pay a typical 1.52% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Bethlehem rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).