Rent in Lehigh County, PA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,634$19,608 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,839 (+12.5%)How much rent can you afford in Lehigh County, PA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Lehigh County, PA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,130 | $13,560 | $45,200 | $21.73/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,341 | $16,092 | $53,640 | $25.79/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,634 | $19,608 | $65,360 | $31.42/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,087 | $25,044 | $83,480 | $40.13/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,195 | $26,340 | $87,800 | $42.21/hr |
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Rent in Lehigh County, PA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lehigh County, PA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,839 for a two-bedroom, up 12.5% from $1,634. A one-bedroom goes from $1,341 to $1,519, a studio from $1,130 to $1,302.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Lehigh County, PA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,341 for a one-bedroom and $1,634 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $19,608 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Lehigh County, PA?
To keep a $1,634 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $31.42 an hour, or $65,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,341 takes $25.79 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lehigh County, PA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,130, one bedroom $1,341, two $1,634, three $2,087 and four $2,195 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lehigh County, PA?
For the typical household, earning $80,079 a year ($6,673 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,634 takes 24.5% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,634 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $65,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $31.42 an hour.