Allentown, PA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,732
1-year change
+4.0%
$67/mo
5-year change
+28.5%
$384/mo
10-year change
+76.4%
$750/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Allentown

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$942/mo0.0%
2016$982/mo+4.2%+4.2%
2017$1,009/mo+2.7%+7.1%
2018$1,066/mo+5.6%+13.2%
2019$1,095/mo+2.7%+16.2%
2020$1,167/mo+6.6%+23.9%
2021$1,298/mo+11.2%+37.8%
2022$1,495/mo+15.2%+58.7%
2023$1,533/mo+2.5%+62.7%
2024$1,593/mo+3.9%+69.1%
2025$1,650/mo+3.6%+75.2%
2026$1,734/mo+5.1%+84.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Allentown changed since 2015?

Median rent in Allentown, PA was $955 in 2015-01 and is $1,732 as of 2026-06 — a change of $777 per month over 11 years.

How much has Allentown rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Allentown, PA has changed +28.5% ($384 per month). The current median is $1,732.

What has rent in Allentown done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Allentown, PA has changed +76.4% ($750 per month). It is now $1,732.

Is rent in Allentown going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Allentown, PA has increased +4.0% ($67/mo). Current median: $1,732.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.