Allentown, PA

City

Rent in Allentown

Median Gross Rent

$1,317

Rent-to-Income Ratio

35.0%

Renter Share

56.8%

Median Renter Income

$41,867

Avg Household Size

2.6

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

No Bedroom: $1,076
1 Bedroom: $1,128
2 Bedrooms: $1,366
3 Bedrooms: $1,462
4 Bedrooms: $1,658
5+ Bedrooms: $1,752

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 20.7%
$1,000-$1,500: 41.5%
$1,500-$2,000: 25.8%
$2,000-$2,500: 6.6%
$2,500+: 1.9%
No Cash Rent: 3.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 18.4%
20-30% (moderate): 18.8%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 26.8%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 31.2%
Not Computed: 4.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $75,012
Renter Households: $41,867

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 33.9%
$1,000-$1,500: 44.4%
$1,500-$2,000: 14.7%
$2,000-$2,500: 2.2%
$2,500+: 1.1%
No Cash Rent: 3.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Allentown

Downtown / Arts District

Union Terrace / West Walnut

West Park Historic District / Franklin Park

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources