Bethlehem, PA Rent History

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

Today (2026-06)
$1,916
1-year change
+8.9%
$156/mo
5-year change
+29.3%
$434/mo
10-year change
+75.3%
$823/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 $1,916 as of 2026-06 — a change of $895 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 +29.3% ($434 per month). The current median is $1,916.

What has rent in Bethlehem done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Bethlehem, PA has changed +75.3% ($823 per month). It is now $1,916.

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

Year over year, median rent in Bethlehem, PA has increased +8.9% ($156/mo). Current median: $1,916.

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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.