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Oak Hollow Apartments
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$1,450 - $1,675
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$1,450 - $1,675
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 10

Oak Hollow Apartments

1748 Shimer AveBethlehem, PA 18018
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property at 307 W 8th St

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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307 W 8th St

BethlehemPA18015

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property at 228 W 3rd St

$1,595

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228 W 3rd St

BethlehemPA18015

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property at 11 W 2nd St

$1,650 - $1,950

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11 W 2nd St

BethlehemPA18015
property at 11 W 2nd St

$1,690

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

11 W 2nd St, Unit 227

11 W 2nd St
BethlehemPA18015

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bethlehem, PA

Pricing Updated: 06/13/2026

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Bethlehem$2,999$1,20086

Cheapest Available Bethlehem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bethlehem, PA is a Studio unit found at Polk on Third in the West Bethlehem neighborhood priced from $1,220. Sherwood Apartments in the Northeast Bethlehem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,320. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bethlehem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Polk on ThirdFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,220
Sherwood ApartmentsSherwood West 11BR,1BA$1,320
Hidden Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,330
River PointeA1W1BR,1BA$1,369
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$1,370
Parkhurst ApartmentsUpdated 1 bedroom apartment in suburban Bethleh...1BR,1BA$1,375
West End Village at Bethlehem1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
Lehigh PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,475
Cambridge House Apartments2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$1,500
Dream Boyd TheatreAlpha 41BR,1BA$1,539

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethlehem, PA

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bethlehem area is the $1.23 price per square foot 4008 Oakland Road Model at 4008 Oakland Road, Unit 4008 Oakland Rd in the in the Hellertown Saucon Valley neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Bethlehem apartment is the 720 High St Model at 720 High St, Unit 2nd Fl starting at $2,100 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Northeast 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.
4008 Oakland Road, Unit 4008 Oakland Rd4008 Oakland Road4BR,2.5BA$1.23
720 High St, Unit 2nd Fl720 High St3BR,1BA$1.33
1411 Greenview Dr, Unit Greenview towns1411 Greenview Dr2BR,2.5BA$1.79
Riverview West Apartments2BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.43
Woodmont MewsThe Bethlehem2BR,2BA$1.83
2895 Easton Ave2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.83
Cambridge House Apartments2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.45
805 E Washington Ave, Unit Apt B805 E Washington Ave3BR,1BA$1.70
Bethlehem Towers2 BR W/ Dining Room 32BR,1.5BA$1.76
Hidden Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,539.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bethlehem?

The cheapest apartment in Bethlehem is Sherwood Apartments which is listed at $1,320, while the average apartment in Bethlehem costs $2,999.

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 4 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 $471 which is $2,528 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethlehem.

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