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Moravian House I
1 Bedroom Apartments

Moravian House I

737 Main StBethlehem, PA 18018
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Phoenix Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Phoenix Building

2 W Broad StBethlehem, PA 18018
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95 E Broad St
Studio Apartments

95 E Broad St

95 E Broad StBethlehem, PA 18018
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Madison Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Apartments

201 Hillmond StBethlehem, PA 18017
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432 Stoneman St
2 Bedroom Apartments

432 Stoneman St

432 Stoneman StBethlehem, PA 18015
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1039 Mechanic St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1039 Mechanic St

1039 Mechanic StBethlehem, PA 18015
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Laros Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Laros Lofts

650 E North StBethlehem, PA 18018
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Chelsea Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chelsea Commons

1325 Chelsea AveBethlehem, PA 18018
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The Hills at Lehigh
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hills at Lehigh

2140 Johnston DrBethlehem, PA 18020
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Washington Crossing
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Crossing

509-615 E Mosser StAllentown, PA 18109
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940 Cherokee St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

940 Cherokee St

940 Cherokee StFountain Hill, PA 18015
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802 E Turner St
1 Bedroom Apartments

802 E Turner St

802 E Turner StAllentown, PA 18109
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200 N Halstead St
1 Bedroom Apartments

200 N Halstead St

200 N Halstead StAllentown, PA 18109
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bethlehem, PA

Pricing Updated: 01/27/2026

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$2,200$75091

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. Congress Apartment Homes in the West Bethlehem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,270. 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
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$1,270
Hidden Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,270
Sherwood ApartmentsSherwood West 11BR,1BA$1,320
Oak Hollow ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,340
Waters Edge Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,390
West End Village at Bethlehem1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,425
River Run Apartments1 Bedroom - Bldg. 3001BR,1BA$1,445
Bethlehem Towers1 BR B1BR,1BA$1,500
Stonehenge Court Apartments2 BR 1 Bath, 2nd floor1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bethlehem, PA

As of January 27, 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 2769 West Blvd Model at 2769 West Blvd, Unit 2769 starting at $2,250 with a $1.13 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
2769 West Blvd, Unit 27692769 West Blvd2BR,3BA$1.13
The Mills2 BEDROOMS2BR,2BA$1.61
1513 Maple St2BA, 2BR2BR,2BA$1.60
Riverview West Apartments2BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.43
Birchwood CommonsJasper2BR,2BA$1.73
Allendale ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.76
Southside Commons4X24BR,2BA$1.19
Spring Garden TownhousesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.72
Hidden Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55

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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.

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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 $1,525.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bethlehem?

The cheapest apartment in Bethlehem is Congress Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,270, while the average apartment in Bethlehem costs $2,200.

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 $220 which is $1,980 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bethlehem.

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