Average Rent in Easton, PA (2026)

Typical asking rent in Easton is $2,182. Across the 3 ZIP codes with data it runs from $1,819 to $2,328, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of July 2026.

Median rent
$2,182
Average rent
$2,110
Lowest ZIP
$1,819
Highest ZIP
$2,328

Rent by ZIP code in Easton

ZIP codeCountyTypical rentvs city median
18040Northampton County$2,328+7%
18045Northampton County$2,1820%
18042Northampton County$1,819-17%

Rent by bedroom count in Easton

Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Northampton County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.

Unit sizeFY2027 Fair Market RentChange from FY2026
Studio$1,302+15.2%
1 bedroom$1,519+13.3%
2 bedroom$1,839+12.5%
3 bedroom$2,306+10.5%
4 bedroom$2,482+13.1%

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.

Is rent going up or down in Easton?

Typical rent across Northampton County is $1,887 as of August 2026. That is up 3.4% from a year earlier and up 27.5% over five years.

YearTypical rent, Northampton CountyChange
2021$1,547+13.9%
2022$1,646+6.4%
2023$1,719+4.5%
2024$1,781+3.6%
2025$1,854+4.1%
2026 (through August)$1,887+1.8%

Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.

Easton rent questions

What is the average rent in Easton, PA?
Typical asking rent in Easton is $2,182 a month as of July 2026, across 3 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,819 to $2,328.
How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Easton?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Northampton County is $1,839 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,519 and a three bedroom is $2,306. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
Is rent going up or down in Easton?
Rent is rising. Typical rent in Northampton County is $1,887 as of August 2026, up 3.4% from a year earlier.
What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Easton?
ZIP 18042 has the lowest typical asking rent in Easton at $1,819 a month, compared with $2,182 for the city overall.
How much income do you need to rent in Easton?
Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Easton rent of $2,182, that is about $6,546 a month, or $78,552 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.

How to use these numbers

These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.

If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Easton sits in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area.

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Would a rental in Easton cash flow?

Start the analyzer with the Easton median rent of $2,182 and add a real purchase price to see cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return.