Bethlehem, PA Rent History

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

Today (2026-07)
$1,887
1-year change
+6.7%
$118/mo
5-year change
+24.7%
$374/mo
10-year change
+71.9%
$789/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Bethlehem

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,051/mo0.0%
2016$1,082/mo+2.9%+2.9%
2017$1,139/mo+5.3%+8.4%
2018$1,166/mo+2.4%+10.9%
2019$1,224/mo+5.0%+16.5%
2020$1,270/mo+3.8%+20.8%
2021$1,429/mo+12.5%+36.0%
2022$1,655/mo+15.8%+57.5%
2023$1,706/mo+3.1%+62.3%
2024$1,753/mo+2.8%+66.8%
2025$1,751/mo-0.1%+66.6%
2026$1,871/mo+6.9%+78.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Bethlehem changed since 2015?

Median rent in Bethlehem, PA was $1,021 in 2015-01 and is $1,887 as of 2026-07 — a change of $866 per month over 11 years.

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

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Bethlehem, PA has changed +24.7% ($374 per month). The current median is $1,887.

What has rent in Bethlehem done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Bethlehem, PA has changed +71.9% ($789 per month). It is now $1,887.

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

Year over year, median rent in Bethlehem, PA has increased +6.7% ($118/mo). Current median: $1,887.

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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.