Rent by ZIP · Lehigh County
Rent in Bethlehem, PA 18018
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,940 (+10.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,364 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,370 | $1,210 | +13.2% | $1,233–1,507 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,600 | $1,440 | +11.1% | $1,440–1,760 | $1,146 ±$58 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,940 | $1,750 | +10.9% | $1,746–2,134 | $1,493 ±$120 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,430 | $2,240 | +8.5% | $2,187–2,673 | $1,707 ±$114 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,620 | $2,350 | +11.5% | $2,358–2,882 | $1,801 ±$142 |
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 18018
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18017 | Bethlehem | $2,220 | $1,644 |
| 18020 | Bethlehem | $2,070 | $1,454 |
| 18015 | Bethlehem | $1,880 | $1,396 |
| 18014 | Bath | $1,580 | $1,359 |
| 18013 | Bangor | $1,560 | $1,124 |
| 18011 | Alburtis | $2,220 | $1,628 |
Fair Market Rents across Lehigh 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.