Cheap Apartments for Rent in Allentown, NJ from $1,000 (39 Rentals)

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Hillcrest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest Apartments

617 Hilltop DrTrenton, NJ 08620
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Princeton Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Princeton Arms

5 Princeton Arms NEast Windsor, NJ 08512
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Princeton Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Princeton Court

740 Estates BlvdHamilton, NJ 08619
property at 23 Vincent Ave

$1,800 - $1,900

2 Bedroom Rentals

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23 Vincent Ave

Hamilton TownshipNJ08619

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Allentown, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Allentown Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Allentown, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Zachary Arms Apartments in the Chesterfield Downs neighborhood priced from $1,595. Red Oak Manor in the Mercerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,631. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Allentown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zachary Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Red Oak Manor2 Bedroom Low Income2BR,1BA$1,631
Brookside Gardens1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,650
Cypress GardensOne Bedroom 1 Bath 809 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$1,660
Deerfield Westerlea1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,675
Wingate Apartments, LLC1B1BR,1BA$1,710
Woodmere at Hamilton1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,745
Kuser Village1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,765
Princeton Court1 Bed 1 Bath Upstairs Walk Thru1BR,1BA$1,785
Royal Crest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allentown, NJ and Nearby

As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Allentown area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Typical Model at Genesis Village in the in the Combs Farm neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Allentown apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Park Apartments starting at $1,955 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Cross Creek at Chesterfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Allentown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Genesis Village2 Bedroom Typical2BR,3BA$1.25
Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.96
Genesis Village II9001BR,1BA$2.04
Brookside Gardens2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.22
Deerfield Westerlea1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.90
Sunnybrae Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.09
Woodmere at Hamilton1 Bedroom w/Den1BR,1BA$2.24
Cypress GardensOne Bedroom 1 Bath 809 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$2.05
Miry Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.40
Zachary Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Allentown Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Allentown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Allentown Apartment is $1,595 at Zachary Arms Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Allentown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Allentown is starting from $1,631 at Red Oak Manor.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.