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

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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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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 Studio unit found at Polk on Third priced from $1,220. Brighton Court 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
Polk on ThirdFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,220
Brighton CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,510
Dream Boyd TheatreDelta 2Studio,1BA$1,599
510 FlatsB.1 1x11BR,1BA$1,653
Fred B Rooney BuildingStudio/ One BathStudio,1BA$1,671

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bethlehem, PA

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bethlehem area is the $1.41 price per square foot 78 W Market St Model at 78 W Market St, Unit #2 in the in the Northeast Bethlehem neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Downtown Bethlehem apartment is the 4 W Garrison St Model at 4 W Garrison St, Unit 4 West Garrison starting at $1,700 with a $1.21 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.
78 W Market St, Unit #278 W Market St2BR,2BA$1.41
4 W Garrison St, Unit 4 West Garrison4 W Garrison St2BR,1BA$1.21
1763 Madison Ave2012BR,2BA$1.76
1513 Maple St2BA, 2BR2BR,2BA$1.60
Riverview West Apartments2BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.43
Market FlatsM3 2x22BR,2BA$2.21
Spring Garden TownhousesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.72
Waters Edge Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.99
Southside Commons2X12BR,1BA$1.94
River Run Apartments1 Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Bethlehem, Bethlehem, PA

Ranked #3

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

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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 Polk on Third listed at $1,220.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bethlehem Apartment is $1,365 at Polk on Third.

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 $1,840 at Northfield Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Bethlehem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Bethlehem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northfield Apartments and starts from $2,350.

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