Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bethlehem Neighborhood of Bethlehem, PA from $700 (18 Rentals)

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property at 112 E Broad St

112 E Broad St

BethlehemPA18018

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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 Bedroom Apartments

Phoenix Building

2 W Broad StBethlehem, PA 18018
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Polk on 3rd
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Polk on 3rd

310 E 3rd StBethlehem, PA 18015
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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 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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940 Cherokee St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

940 Cherokee St

940 Cherokee StFountain Hill, PA 18015
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Downtown Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Bethlehem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Bethlehem area of Bethlehem, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkhurst Apartments priced from $1,425. Lehigh Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,510. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bethlehem apartments for rent in Bethlehem, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkhurst ApartmentsUpdated 1 bedroom apartment in suburban Bethleh...1BR,1BA$1,425
Lehigh PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,510
743-745 Center StApt 22BR,1BA$1,595
The Landings by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,687
Riverview West Apartments1BR, 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bethlehem, PA

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bethlehem area is the $1.96 price per square foot The Bethlehem Model at Woodmont Mews in the in the Northeast Bethlehem neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Downtown Bethlehem apartment is the Apt 2 Model at 743-745 Center St starting at $1,595 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Northeast Bethlehem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Bethlehem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodmont MewsThe Bethlehem2BR,2BA$1.96
743-745 Center StApt 22BR,1BA$1.60
Saucon SquareOak1BR,1BA$2.26
Riverview West Apartments1BR, 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.89
The Landings by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.15
Brinker Lofts2042BR,1BA$2.36
Lehigh PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.32
Parkhurst ApartmentsUpdated 1 bedroom apartment in suburban Bethleh...1BR,1BA$3.32
Dream Boyd TheatreDelta 1Studio ,1BA$4.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Bethlehem, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Bethlehem Neighborhood in Bethlehem, PA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bethlehem Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bethlehem Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bethlehem Apartment is $1,425 at Parkhurst Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Bethlehem Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Bethlehem is starting from $1,525 at Parkhurst Apartments.

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