1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bethlehem, GA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Bethlehem, Georgia as of July 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $2,135 and +22% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,400.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Bethlehem
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bethlehem
Compare Bethlehem's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Georgia
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Georgia
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dacula | $2,240 |
| 2 | Johns Creek | $2,130 |
| 3 | Alpharetta | $2,120 |
| 4 | Peachtree City | $2,100 |
| 5 | Grayson | $1,970 |
| 6 | Cumming | $1,933 |
| 7 | Richmond Hill | $1,920 |
| 8 | Powder Springs | $1,920 |
| 9 | Snellville | $1,910 |
| 10 | Milton | $1,910 |
| 11 | Buford | $1,910 |
| 12 | Auburn | $1,910 |
| 13 | Lawrenceville | $1,905 |
| 14 | Woodstock | $1,900 |
| 15 | Atlanta | $1,851 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Bethlehem.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Bethlehem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winder, GA | 6.1 mi | $1,350 | $-360 (-21%) |
| Auburn, GA | 8.3 mi | $1,910 | +$200 (+12%) |
| Dacula, GA | 9.2 mi | $2,240 | +$530 (+31%) |
| Monroe, GA | 11.1 mi | $1,260 | $-450 (-26%) |
| Loganville, GA | 12.2 mi | $1,770 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Braselton, GA | 12.6 mi | $1,385 | $-325 (-19%) |
| Grayson, GA | 14.3 mi | $1,970 | +$260 (+15%) |
| Lawrenceville, GA | 16.7 mi | $1,905 | +$195 (+11%) |
| Jefferson, GA | 17.5 mi | $940 | $-770 (-45%) |
| Pendergrass, GA | 18.2 mi | $1,230 | $-480 (-28%) |
| Snellville, GA | 19.7 mi | $1,910 | +$200 (+12%) |
| Buford, GA | 20 mi | $1,910 | +$200 (+12%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Bethlehem — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bethlehem?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Bethlehem, Georgia is $1,710 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $2,135.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Bethlehem?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $68,400 ($5,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $32.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bethlehem expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bethlehem's 1-bedroom median of $1,710 is +22% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,400. It ranks in the 70th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bethlehem rank for 1-bedroom rent in Georgia?
Among the 129 cities in Georgia with 1-bedroom data, Bethlehem ranks #102 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Bethlehem?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Winder ($1,350), Monroe ($1,260), Braselton ($1,385).