Bethlehem, PA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,880
1-year change
+2.6%
$48/mo
5-year change
+22.3%
$343/mo
10-year change
+71.8%
$786/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Bethlehem

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,049/mo—0.0%
2016$1,079/mo+2.9%+2.9%
2017$1,136/mo+5.3%+8.3%
2018$1,161/mo+2.2%+10.7%
2019$1,219/mo+5.0%+16.2%
2020$1,265/mo+3.8%+20.6%
2021$1,425/mo+12.6%+35.8%
2022$1,651/mo+15.9%+57.4%
2023$1,696/mo+2.7%+61.7%
2024$1,744/mo+2.8%+66.3%
2025$1,808/mo+3.7%+72.4%
2026$1,865/mo+3.2%+77.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Bethlehem changed since 2015?

Median rent in Bethlehem, PA was $1,019 in 2015-01 and is $1,880 as of 2026-09 — a change of $861 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 +22.3% ($343 per month). The current median is $1,880.

What has rent in Bethlehem done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Bethlehem, PA has changed +71.8% ($786 per month). It is now $1,880.

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

Year over year, median rent in Bethlehem, PA has increased +2.6% ($48/mo). Current median: $1,880.

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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.