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Student Housing in Bethlehem, PA
$1,810+/unit
Fees may applyBethlehem Apartments (RP Bethlehem Living)
$1,440+/unit
Fees may applyOak Hollow Apartments
$1,344+/unit
Fees may applyRiver Pointe Townhomes
$1,333/unit
Fees may applySouthside Commons
$1,695+/unit
Fees may applyTaylor Court Apartments
$1,405+/unit
Fees may applyThe Hills at Lehigh
$1,630+/unit
Fees may applyThe Marshall Valley
$1,470+/unit
Fees may applyThe Meadows at Lehigh
$1,415+/unit
Fees may applyWaters Edge Apartments
About Student Housing in Bethlehem
Bethlehem is a mid-sized city of approximately 75,000 people in the Lehigh Valley of eastern Pennsylvania, situated adjacent to Allentown along the Lehigh River. The city carries a rich industrial heritage as the former home of Bethlehem Steel, once one of the largest steel producers in the world, and that history has been thoughtfully transformed into a cultural asset through the SteelStacks arts and entertainment campus on the original blast furnace site. Bethlehem is home to two universities: Lehigh University, whose main campus climbs the hillside above South Bethlehem, and Moravian University, which anchors the historic Moravian quarter in North Bethlehem. The Moravian district, with its eighteenth-century architecture and Christmas City traditions, is a National Historic Landmark and one of the most distinctive urban environments in Pennsylvania. The student population from both institutions shapes a lively rental market in South Bethlehem, where East 4th Street serves as the central corridor for bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and services catering to students and young professionals. Bethlehem offers affordable living by regional standards, solid transit connections through the LANTA bus system, and proximity to Philadelphia and New York City via Interstate 78 and Route 22, making it an attractive base for students and recent graduates alike. The Lehigh Valley's growing healthcare, technology, and logistics sectors provide a strong local internship and job market.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Bethlehem
South Bethlehem 4th Street Area
The neighborhood centered on East 4th Street below Lehigh University is the primary hub for student life, offering easy walking access to campus, restaurants, bars, and a dense supply of rental housing. It is the first choice for most Lehigh upperclassmen seeking off-campus housing.
Packer Avenue and Lower Campus Area
The blocks along Packer Avenue just south of Lehigh's lower campus are popular for students who want a short walk to academic buildings and university facilities. The area includes older row homes and apartment buildings at a range of price points suited to students on different budgets.