At $1,686/mo, rent takes about 36% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.
Rent by unit size
These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,686 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →
12-month history
Last updated: October 17, 2026
What the numbers show
Rent in Nazareth changed -1.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 114 Pennsylvania cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.6%.
Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.
30% of the median household income ($56,855) is $1,421 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,420); a 3-bedroom is $1,810.
From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Nazareth. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.
Is your rent fair?
Compare your rent to the local median.
Who lives here
Nazareth, PA is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How Nazareth, PA has changed in 5 years
Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $53,476 in 2021 to $56,855 more recently.
Discussions about Nazareth
No discussions yet. Start the conversation.
Can you afford rent in Nazareth on your salary?
At $1,686/mo, how Nazareth rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).
Nazareth rent by bedroom count
Median rent for each apartment size in Nazareth. Click any size for full breakdown.
Tips for renters in Nazareth
Last updated: October 17, 2026
The median rent in Nazareth is $1,686/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $970/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,420/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,140/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,810/mo.
At 36% of local median household income ($56,855/yr), Nazareth ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.5% over the past year.
Frequently asked questions
How much income do you need to rent in Nazareth?
Is rent going up or down in Nazareth?
How does Nazareth rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Nazareth?
At $1,686/mo, rent takes ~36% of Nazareth's median household income ($56,855/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
How does this area stack up?
Pick another city or ZIP to compare.
Estimated from ZIP-level data
Be the first to submit your rent for Nazareth.
No discussions yet.