Rent by ZIP · Lehigh County
Rent in Emmaus, PA 18049
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,830 (+12.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,360 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,300 | $1,130 | +15% | $1,170–1,430 | $1,345 ±$673 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,510 | $1,340 | +12.7% | $1,359–1,661 | $969 ±$241 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,630 | +12.3% | $1,647–2,013 | $1,507 ±$142 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,290 | $2,080 | +10.1% | $2,061–2,519 | $1,451 ±$229 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,470 | $2,190 | +12.8% | $2,223–2,717 | $2,308 ±$211 |
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 18049
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18051 | Fogelsville | $1,640 | $1,408 |
| 18052 | Whitehall | $1,920 | $1,512 |
| 18045 | Easton | $2,570 | $2,096 |
| 18053 | Germansville | $1,700 | – |
| 18054 | Green Lane | $1,960 | $1,575 |
| 18055 | Hellertown | $1,860 | $1,399 |
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.