Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bethlehem Neighborhood of Bethlehem, PA from $700 (38 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Bethlehem area of Bethlehem.

property at 26 W North St

$1,095 - $1,495

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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26 W North St

BethlehemPA18018
property at 307 W 8th St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

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

$1,495

2 Bedroom Rentals

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228 W 3rd St

BethlehemPA18015

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property at 827 Laufer St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 31

827 Laufer St

BethlehemPA18015
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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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Polk on Third
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Polk on Third

310-322 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 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

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property at 122 E Goepp St

$1,595 - $1,895

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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122 E Goepp St

BethlehemPA18018
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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 $1,375. River Run Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,420. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bethlehem apartments for rent in Bethlehem, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkhurst ApartmentsSummer Special! 1/2 Off Second Month's Rent! Up...1BR,1BA$1,375
River Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,420
The Lofts at Silk Mill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
The GatehouseType Unit 8 StudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Brighton CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,620
Dream Boyd TheatreAlpha 111BR,1BA$1,725
Riverview West Apartments2BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,750
Spring Garden TownhousesTwo Bedroom w/ Basement2BR,1BA$1,795
510 FlatsB.1 1x11BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bethlehem, PA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bethlehem area is the $1.30 price per square foot 720 High St Model at 720 High St, Unit 2nd Fl in the in the Northeast Bethlehem neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Downtown Bethlehem apartment is the 1001 Main St Model at 1001 Main St, Unit 1001 starting at $1,900 with a $1.27 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.
720 High St, Unit 2nd Fl720 High St4BR,1BA$1.30
1001 Main St, Unit 10011001 Main St2BR,2BA$1.27
Six10 FlatsB2.2x22BR,2BA$2.21
Riverview West Apartments2BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.43
Spring Garden TownhousesTwo Bedroom w/ Basement2BR,1BA$1.57
Market FlatsM1 2x22BR,2BA$2.22
City Views Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.01
Saucon SquareBirch1BR,1BA$2.38
River Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
The Lofts at Silk Mill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA

Ranked #3

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bethlehem Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Bethlehem?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Bethlehem is at The Gatehouse listed at $1,550.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bethlehem Apartment is $1,375 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 $1,450 at Parkhurst Apartments.

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