Apartments for rent in Bethlehem, PA

Looking for an apartment in Bethlehem? You'll find everything and more in this pro-business enclave that values its peaceful lifestyle. Steel manufacturing first put the city on the map but health care, biotech and high-tech businesses are keeping it there. The city welcomes startups and has a wealth of incentives to offer entrepreneurs. Plus, apartments are affordable and the community enjoys a low crime rate. Those are just some of the reasons Money Magazine ranked Bethlehem among its top 100 Best Places to Live in 2008.

Bethlehem has the charm and character of a university town. Maybe that's because the area is dense with schools and colleges. Bethlehem Unified is the sixth largest school district in the state. The township is also home to Moravian College, a private liberal arts college, and Lehigh University, ranked in the top tier among national research institutions by U.S. News & World Report. With so many schools, the community supports a robust public library and the charming Moravian Bookshop, reportedly the oldest operating bookstore in the nation and located on historic Main Street.

The beautiful Lehigh River flows through the center of Bethlehem, forming a natural divider between the north side with its galleries and historic shopping district and the newly urbanized south side. But no matter which side of town your apartment is in, there's tons to do. From boating and fishing on the Lehigh River to taking in historic museums to strolling through the town's many galleries. With so much to do you're sure to work up an appetite. Stop in at the Apollo Grill, voted the Best Overall Restaurant for the ninth consecutive year.

Follow your bliss to Bethlehem. You'll find a place where you can grow as well as a wealth of available apartments for rent. And, ApartmentGuide.com can help you along in your search with detailed neighborhood information, maps and listings of apartments for rent.