Rent by ZIP · Lehigh County
Rent in Allentown, PA 18102
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,690 (+11.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,248 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,200 | $1,040 | +15.4% | $1,080–1,320 | $910 ±$243 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,400 | $1,240 | +12.9% | $1,260–1,540 | $987 ±$62 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,690 | $1,510 | +11.9% | $1,521–1,859 | $1,258 ±$83 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,120 | $1,930 | +9.8% | $1,908–2,332 | $1,406 ±$69 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,280 | $2,030 | +12.3% | $2,052–2,508 | $1,689 ±$111 |
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 18102
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18101 | Allentown | $1,890 | $1,531 |
| 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.