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property at 1722 W Market St
$1,349
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1722 W Market St

BethlehemPA18018
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$1,395 - $1,495
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636 N New St

BethlehemPA18018

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$1,400 - $1,500
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3550 Linden St

BethlehemPA18020
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233 E Elizabeth Ave, Unit 1
$1,450

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233 E Elizabeth Ave, Unit 1

233 E Elizabeth AveBethlehem, PA 18018
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property at 1502 Catasauqua Rd
$1,470

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1502 Catasauqua Rd

BethlehemPA18017

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bethlehem, PA

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bethlehem, PA area range in price from $1,095 to $3,200 with an overall median price of $1,767. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bethlehem Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Bethlehem$1,767$1,095104

Cheapest Available Bethlehem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bethlehem, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Broadway 516 in the West Bethlehem neighborhood priced from $1,050. Hidden Village Apartments in the West Bethlehem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,330. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bethlehem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broadway 5161BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Hidden Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,330
Sherwood ApartmentsSherwood West 11BR,1BA$1,349
57 E Garrison - FOR SALE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,350
Polk on ThirdFurnished Two Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,425
Oak Hollow ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,440
Waters Edge Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,450
Stonehenge Court Apartments1BR1R1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethlehem, PA

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bethlehem area is the $1.52 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at 1019-1049 Westbury Cir in the in the Northeast Bethlehem neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Bethlehem apartment is the 2BR, 1 Bath Model at Riverview West Apartments starting at $1,750 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the West Bethlehem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bethlehem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1019-1049 Westbury Cir2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.52
Riverview West Apartments2BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.43
Spring Garden TownhousesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.67
Southside Commons4X24BR,2BA$1.16
514 Main St, Unit Apt #2514 Main St2BR,1BA$1.72
867 Ulster St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.50
The Hills at Lehigh2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.68
Olympic GardensA11BR,1BA$1.69
Hidden Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
909 Linden St, Unit 3909 Linden St1BR,1BA$1.61

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Bethlehem Overview

Bethlehem has a population of 75,240. It offers residents a dense urban feel with plenty of parks and restaurants. The town is also known as Christmas City, USA. It was once a major steel-producing community but now the economy is much more diverse, with sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, and technology.

Why live in Bethlehem, PA?

It’s one of the oldest cities in America so there is plenty of historic buildings and a colonial atmosphere but it’s a city that is not too large or too small. There is still enough of an urban landscape without the high price tag of other cities. There is also no shortage of outdoor activities with so many parks to choose from. There are plenty of local businesses in the city within walking distance. It’s home to one of the country’s best hospitals. It’s been ranked as one of the Best Cities for Teleworking and one of the most comfortable summer cities.

Bethlehem, PA
Population: 75,790

Ranked #468

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bethlehem Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bethlehem?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bethlehem is under $1,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bethlehem?

The cheapest apartment in Bethlehem is Broadway 516 which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Bethlehem costs $1,767.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bethlehem?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Bethlehem that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bethlehem?

Cheap apartments in Bethlehem have an average cost of $203 which is $1,564 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethlehem.

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