Bethlehem Apartments for Rent

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The Meadows at Lehigh

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18017

1 Bedroom$745 - $983

2 Bedrooms$896 - $1,148

3 Bedrooms$1,295

The Hills at Lehigh

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18020

1 Bedroom$730 - $978

2 Bedrooms$843 - $1,143

Bethlehem Townhomes

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18017

1 BedroomUp to $693

2 BedroomsUp to $861

3 BedroomsUp to $1,078

Waters Edge

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18018

1 Bedroom$730 - $975

2 Bedrooms$835 - $1,115

3 Bedrooms$1,225 - $1,350

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Bethlehem Apartment Rental Market

Household Income

Household Income	City	State	City Compared to State
Less than $10,000	12.0%	9.7%	+2.3%
$10,000 to $14,999	8.5%	7.0%	+1.5%
$15,000 to $19,999	6.8%	6.8%	+0.0%
$20,000 to $24,999	7.0%	6.9%	+0.1%
$25,000 to $29,999	7.4%	6.7%	+0.7%
$30,000 to $34,999	7.1%	6.5%	+0.6%
$35,000 to $39,999	6.3%	6.1%	+0.2%
$40,000 to $44,999	5.4%	5.8%	-0.4%
$45,000 to $49,999	4.7%	5.1%	-0.4%
$50,000 to $59,999	8.5%	9.1%	-0.6%
$60,000 to $74,999	10.3%	10.3%	+0.0%
$75,000 to $99,999	8.5%	9.6%	-1.1%
$100,000 to $124,999	4.0%	4.6%	-0.6%
$125,000 to $149,999	1.1%	2.1%	-1.0%
$150,000 to $199,999	1.3%	1.8%	-0.5%
$200,000 or more	1.0%	1.9%	-0.9%

Cost of Living

Share of Household Income Spent on Rent	City	State	City Compared to State
Less than 10.0%	5.6%	6.7%	-1.1%
10.0% to 14.9%	11.4%	12.6%	-1.2%
15.0% to 19.9%	12.8%	14.4%	-1.6%
20.0% to 24.9%	13.9%	12.3%	+1.6%
25.0% to 29.9%	12.6%	10.4%	+2.2%
30.0% to 34.9%	9.4%	6.9%	+2.5%
35.0% to 39.9%	4.7%	4.8%	-0.1%
40.0% to 49.9%	6.3%	6.5%	-0.2%
50.0% or more	18.3%	17.4%	+0.9%
Not computed	5.0%	8.2%	-3.2%

Age Demographic of Renters

Age Demographic of Renters	City	State	City Compared to State
15 to 24 years	13.2%	11.6%	+1.6%
25 to 34 years	25.5%	25.6%	-0.1%
35 to 44 years	18.9%	20.5%	-1.6%
45 to 54 years	13.2%	14.1%	-0.9%
55 to 64 years	8.5%	8.5%	+0.0%
65 to 74 years	7.9%	8.0%	-0.1%
75 to 84 years	9.5%	8.3%	+1.2%
85 years and over	3.2%	3.4%	-0.2%

Travel Time to Work

Travel Time to Work	City	State	City Compared to State
Less than 30 minutes	50.0%	35.9%	+14.1%
30 to 44 minutes	13.8%	23.9%	-10.1%
45 to 59 minutes	7.9%	14.0%	-6.1%
60 or more minutes	28.3%	26.3%	+2.0%

Source: 2000 Census

Find the Best Place in Bethlehem

Bethlehem is in the Lehigh Valley (which also includes Allentown and Easton) in Pennsylvania and has a gorgeous landscape with mountains around it and the picturesque Lehigh River flowing through it. You’ll also find the charm of a “College Town” because of the nearby schools. The city has a significantly lower crime rate than nearby Allentown and Easton and is divided into four main areas: Center City, West Side, East Side, and South Side. In the past, Money magazine has put Bethlehem at number 88 for the “Top 100 Best Place to Live.

Compare Rates in Bethlehem

Rental rates around here are competitive, but with the help of our apartment finder it’s easy to search for something within your budget. Are you looking for something with a balcony to fulfill your latest Romeo and Juliet fantasy? Or maybe you just want something close to the Lehigh River? No problemo. Our incredible apartment finder will help you locate the perfect place for you. So how much does a place in this community go for? The table above will give you an idea of the average cost of one, two, and three bedroom rentals in Bethlehem. Not too bad. Let’s delve into Bethlehem a bit further and see what else this place has to offer.

Bethlehem Living

With multiple malls, shopping centers, and new shops along Main Street, there is plenty of shopping to do in Bethlehem. The restaurants are not too shabby here either with favorites like the Apollo Grill and the Edge Restaurant. The college town vibe that envelopes Lehigh is for good reason. Lehigh University, Moravian College, and the Moravian Theological Seminary all call the city home. Lehigh was founded in 1865, was ranked 35th in the 2010 U.S. News and World Report’s list of America’s best colleges, and boasts about 7,000 students. It is also worth noting that Lehigh’s Zoellner Arts Center is a great place for residents to catch live music and theatre, check out art galleries, or listen to a speaker. Monrovian was founded in 1742 and is the sixth oldest college in the nation. The college also includes the Moravian Theological Seminary.

Average Apartment Rent in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

# Bedrooms	Apr	Mar	Feb	3 Month % change
Studio	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
1 Bed	$729	N/A	N/A	0%
2 Bed	$783	$745	$865	-9.5%
3 Bed	$1,040	N/A	N/A	0%

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Bethlehem Apartment Rental Trends

Apartments in Bethlehem have competitive rents so be sure to use our apartment finder to get the best deal. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom Bethlehem apartment was $865 in February. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the Bethlehem rentals listed below.

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Why should I move to Bethlehem?
Located along the Lehigh River 50 miles north of Philadelphia and 70 miles west of New York City, Bethlehem is part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area. Bethlehem has a significantly lower crime rate than that of nearby Allentown and Easton. In July 2006, Bethlehem was ranked number 88 on Money magazine's "Top 100 Best Places to Live." Bethlehem is also home to two institutions of higher learning: Lehigh University and Moravian College. Since Bethlehem's climate features four distinct seasons--with hot, humid summers, mild springs and falls, and cold winters--residents should be able to tolerate both extremes.
Where are some of the best places for dining out in Bethlehem?
There are many good places for dining out in Bethlehem. The highest concentration of restaurants occurs in downtown Bethlehem at the intersection of Broad St and Main St. Options in this area include Italian restaurants and pizza parlors, seafood, and fondue, as well as many American food options accomodating a wide range of budgets from fast food to fine dining. Another area with many restaurants is just north of Lehigh University, which tends to have more low-cost and ethnic eateries.
I'm relocating. What's the weather like in Bethlehem?
Bethlehem's climate is part of the humid continental climate zone. This means that summers are generally hot and humid, fall and spring are normally mild, and winter is cold. Temperatures can be as low as 19 degrees Fahrenheit in January to 84 degrees Fahrenheit in July. Bethlehem receives about 45 inches of precipitation annually. Its is distributed throughout the year and mostly falls as thunderstorms in summer, rain showers in spring and fall, and snow in winter.

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