Rent by ZIP · Northampton County
Rent in Bethlehem, PA 18017
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,220 (+12.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,597 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,570 | $1,360 | +15.4% | $1,413–1,727 | $1,654 ±$100 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,830 | $1,620 | +13% | $1,647–2,013 | $1,319 ±$57 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,220 | $1,970 | +12.7% | $1,998–2,442 | $1,644 ±$87 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,780 | $2,520 | +10.3% | $2,502–3,058 | $1,905 ±$239 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,000 | $2,650 | +13.2% | $2,700–3,300 | $2,331 ±$376 |
Small Area FMRs for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,839.
What renters pay in 18017
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18018 | Bethlehem | $1,940 | $1,493 |
| 18015 | Bethlehem | $1,880 | $1,396 |
| 18014 | Bath | $1,580 | $1,359 |
| 18020 | Bethlehem | $2,070 | $1,454 |
| 18013 | Bangor | $1,560 | $1,124 |
| 18011 | Alburtis | $2,220 | $1,628 |
Fair Market Rents across Northampton County, PA · All PA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.