Square footage is the first thing to know about 505 E 5th St. At 1,877 square feet, it is noticeably bigger than most four-bedroom student rentals in South Bethlehem, and that extra room shows up in bigger bedrooms, a roomier kitchen, and a living room that actually fits a couch and a group of friends at the same time.
E 5th Street runs through a stretch of South Bethlehem where the walk to Lehigh is easy but the neighborhood doesn't feel like it exists only for students. Restaurants, coffee shops, and the general pull of downtown Bethlehem are close enough to reach on foot, which a lot of students end up valuing more than they expect going in.
Four bedrooms and one bathroom is a workable setup here mostly because the rest of the house gives everyone enough personal space that bathroom scheduling becomes a minor issue rather than a daily one. Students who have lived in smaller houses often mention how much less crowded a 1,877 square foot layout feels in practice.
A bigger house also tends to be the better financial move. Splitting one larger rent and one utility bill four ways usually lands below what a comparable dorm room and meal plan would cost for the year, and you get a full kitchen and real square footage out of the deal instead of a meal card.
Houses this size near Lehigh don't come up often, and when they do, the students who already know the street tend to hear about them first and resign before anyone else gets a look.
505 E 5th St is currently leased for the 2027/2028 academic year. If you're specifically looking for a larger house near campus, text 484-206-5522 and we'll keep you posted on what opens up here or on nearby streets with similar square footage.
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505 E 5th St is leased for 2027/2028. Text us about future availability or similar houses nearby.
