Rent by ZIP · Northampton County
Rent in Bethlehem, PA 18020
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,070 (+8.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,534 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,470 | $1,320 | +11.4% | $1,323–1,617 | $1,257 ±$773 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,710 | $1,570 | +8.9% | $1,539–1,881 | $1,546 ±$446 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,070 | $1,910 | +8.4% | $1,863–2,277 | $1,454 ±$99 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,600 | $2,440 | +6.6% | $2,340–2,860 | $1,981 ±$279 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,790 | $2,570 | +8.6% | $2,511–3,069 | $1,468 ±$410 |
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 18020
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 |
| 18017 | Bethlehem | $2,220 | $1,644 |
| 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 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.