Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bethlehem Neighborhood of Bethlehem, PA from $795 (50 Rentals)

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property at 827 Laufer St

$1,250

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$1,250
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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827 Laufer St

BethlehemPA18015
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25 E 4th St
$1,300 - $2,300
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$1,300 - $2,300
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25 E 4th St

25 E 4th StBethlehem, PA 18015
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property at 636 N New St

$1,495

1 Bedroom Rentals

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636 N New St

BethlehemPA18018

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Moravian House I
1 Bedroom Apartments

Moravian House I

737 Main StBethlehem, PA 18018
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Phoenix Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Phoenix Building

2 W Broad StBethlehem, PA 18018
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Broadway 516
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway 516

516 BroadwayBethlehem, 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 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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743-745 Center St
2 Bedroom Apartments

743-745 Center St

743-745 Center StBethlehem, PA 18018
property at 1502 E 7th St

$1,595

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1502 E 7th St

BethlehemPA18015
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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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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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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 Broadway 516 priced from $1,050. Polk on Third has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bethlehem apartments for rent in Bethlehem, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broadway 5161BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Polk on ThirdFurnished Two Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,425
57 E Garrison - FOR SALE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,450
The Lofts at Silk Mill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
The GatehouseType Unit 8 StudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Brighton CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,620
Riverview West Apartments2BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,750
510 FlatsB.2 1x11BR,1BA$1,800
Six10 FlatsB1.1x11BR,1BA$1,944

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bethlehem, PA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bethlehem area is the $2.01 price per square foot B3. 2x2 Model at The Armory in the in the West Bethlehem neighborhood starting from $2,934. The second greatest value Downtown 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 Downtown Bethlehem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ArmoryB3. 2x22BR,2BA$2.01
Riverview West Apartments2BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.43
Spring Garden TownhousesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.67
Market FlatsM1 2x22BR,2BA$2.13
Southside Commons4X24BR,2BA$1.16
Saucon SquareBirch1BR,1BA$2.38
The Lofts at Silk Mill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Polk on ThirdFurnished Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.94
Six10 FlatsB1.1x11BR,1BA$2.72
510 FlatsB.1 1x11BR,1BA$2.61

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bethlehem Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Bethlehem?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Bethlehem is under $1,944.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Bethlehem?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Bethlehem is Broadway 516 which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Downtown Bethlehem costs $1,795.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown Bethlehem?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Bethlehem have an average cost of $178 which is $1,617 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Bethlehem.

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