
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Allentown, NJ from $1,000 (15 Rentals)
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Allentown, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Allentown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Allentown Studio Apartments | $1,546 | $1,500 | $1,675 |
Allentown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,896 | $1,495 | $2,700 |
Allentown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,285 | $1,650 | $3,200 |
Allentown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,540 | $2,650 | $4,300 |
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Cheapest Available Allentown Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Allentown, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Sharon Arms in the Combs Farm neighborhood priced from $1,600. Brookside Gardens in the Combs Farm neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Allentown apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sharon Arms | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Brookside Gardens | Classical 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Pointe Breeze Apartments LLC | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Cypress Gardens | One Bedroom 1 Bath 809 sq.ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1,660 |
Wingate Apartments, LLC | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,670 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allentown, NJ and Nearby
As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Allentown area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Typical Model at Genesis Village in the in the Combs Farm neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Allentown apartment is the 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Sunnybrae Apartments starting at $2,314 with a $2.31 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Genesis Village | 2 Bedroom Typical | 2BR,3BA | $1.20 |
Sunnybrae Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Wynbrook West | 2 BEDROOMS | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Barclay Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Woodmere at Hamilton | 1 BR w/Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Pointe Breeze Apartments LLC | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Cypress Gardens | One Bedroom 1 Bath 809 sq.ft. | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Hamilton Estates Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Sharon Arms | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
Wingate Apartments, LLC | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
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Best Local Schools in Allentown, NJ
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Getting Around Allentown, NJ
Walk Score®
27 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
33 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 $1,600 at Sharon Arms.
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 $2,100 at Brookside Gardens.
What is the most affordable Allentown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Allentown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Residence at Old York Village and starts from $3,250.
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