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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 $1,499. Woodmere at Hamilton 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zachary Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,499
Woodmere at Hamilton1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,625
Cypress GardensOne Bedroom 1 Bath 809 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$1,660
Wingate Apartments, LLC1B1BR,1BA$1,670
Hamilton Estates ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allentown, NJ and Nearby

As of August 03, 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 1 Bedroom Model at Park Apartments starting at $1,935 with a $1.94 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$1.20
Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
Barclay Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.00
Sunnybrae Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
Woodmere at Hamilton1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.97
Cypress GardensOne Bedroom 1 Bath 809 sq.ft.1BR,1BA$2.05
Wynbrook West1BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.21
Hamilton Estates ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
Wingate Apartments, LLC1B1BR,1BA$2.39
Zachary Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14

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Frequently Asked Questions about Allentown

What type of rentals are currently available in Allentown?

There are currently 34 Apartments for Rent in Allentown, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,495 to $3,500. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Allentown ranging from $1,450 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Allentown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Allentown ranges from $1,450 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,769.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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