Studio Apartment Rent in Bethlehem, PA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania as of July 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $1,916 and +13% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bethlehem
Compare Bethlehem's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Pennsylvania
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Castle | $620 |
| 2 | Lewisburg | $660 |
| 3 | Indiana | $720 |
| 4 | Sharon | $720 |
| 5 | Altoona | $730 |
| 6 | DuBois | $730 |
| 7 | Grove City | $730 |
| 8 | Johnstown | $730 |
| 9 | Pottsville | $730 |
| 10 | Vandergrift | $730 |
| 11 | Erie | $748 |
| 12 | Meadville | $750 |
| 13 | Bloomsburg | $760 |
| 14 | Wilkes-Barre | $770 |
| 15 | Beaver | $780 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Pennsylvania
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glen Mills | $2,060 |
| 2 | Wynnewood | $2,020 |
| 3 | Newtown | $2,020 |
| 4 | Blue Bell | $2,010 |
| 5 | Wayne | $1,930 |
| 6 | Exton | $1,920 |
| 7 | Chadds Ford | $1,910 |
| 8 | Malvern | $1,890 |
| 9 | Bryn Mawr | $1,880 |
| 10 | King of Prussia | $1,840 |
| 11 | Conshohocken | $1,820 |
| 12 | Devon | $1,810 |
| 13 | Plymouth Meeting | $1,800 |
| 14 | Bala-Cynwyd | $1,730 |
| 15 | Wyncote | $1,720 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Bethlehem.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Bethlehem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA | 7.1 mi | $1,038 | $-79 (-7%) |
| Whitehall, PA | 8.6 mi | $1,100 | $-17 (-2%) |
| Emmaus, PA | 10.5 mi | $1,040 | $-77 (-7%) |
| Breinigsville, PA | 19 mi | $1,430 | +$313 (+28%) |
| Souderton, PA | 21.9 mi | $1,240 | +$123 (+11%) |
| Hatfield, PA | 24.2 mi | $1,350 | +$233 (+21%) |
| Stroudsburg, PA | 24.6 mi | $1,110 | $-7 (-1%) |
| Collegeville, PA | 30.1 mi | $1,710 | +$593 (+53%) |
| Warrington, PA | 30.8 mi | $1,550 | +$433 (+39%) |
| Blue Bell, PA | 33.1 mi | $2,010 | +$893 (+80%) |
| Spring City, PA | 34.6 mi | $970 | $-147 (-13%) |
| Plymouth Meeting, PA | 35.8 mi | $1,800 | +$683 (+61%) |
Studio rent in Bethlehem — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Bethlehem?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is $1,117 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $1,916.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Bethlehem?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,680 ($3,723/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.48/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bethlehem expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Bethlehem's studio median of $1,117 is +13% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 36th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bethlehem rank for studio rent in Pennsylvania?
Among the 157 cities in Pennsylvania with studio data, Bethlehem ranks #85 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Bethlehem?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Allentown ($1,038), Whitehall ($1,100), Emmaus ($1,040).