Rent by ZIP · Lehigh County
Rent in Allentown, PA 18101
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,890 (+16.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,430 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,340 | $1,120 | +19.6% | $1,206–1,474 | $1,324 ±$192 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,560 | $1,330 | +17.3% | $1,404–1,716 | $1,416 ±$214 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,890 | $1,620 | +16.7% | $1,701–2,079 | $1,531 ±$429 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,370 | $2,070 | +14.5% | $2,133–2,607 | $1,461 ±$185 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,550 | $2,180 | +17% | $2,295–2,805 | $1,567 ±$270 |
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 18101
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18102 | Allentown | $1,690 | $1,258 |
| 18103 | Allentown | $1,850 | $1,403 |
| 18104 | Allentown | $2,270 | $1,862 |
| 18106 | Allentown | $2,070 | $1,396 |
| 18109 | Allentown | $1,810 | $1,449 |
| 18105 | Allentown | $1,860 | – |
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.