Apartments for Rent in the 1st Ward Neighborhood of Allentown, PA (439 Rentals)

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Regency Towers
$1,499 - $3,193

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Base Rent$1,499 - $3,193
Total Monthly Price$1,499 - $3,193
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Regency Towers

1600 Lehigh Pky EAllentown, PA 18103
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202 N 17th St, Unit D
$1,700

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

202 N 17th St, Unit D

202 N 17th StAllentown, PA 18104
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2 N 9th St
$1,750 - $2,150

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Base Rent$1,750 - $2,150
Total Monthly Price$1,750 - $2,150
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2 N 9th St

2 N 9th StAllentown, PA 18101
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property at 210 N 8th St
$2,350
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210 N 8th St

AllentownPA18102
property at 948 W Maple St
$2,199

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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948 W Maple St

AllentownPA18101

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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property at 761-765 S 8th St
$1,295 - $1,495
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761-765 S 8th St

AllentownPA18103

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1st Ward, Allentown, PA Local Guide

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Pennsylvania and customized analysis for Allentown, Pennsylvania. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly multifamily community may be just the ticket if you have children when you rent. This residential area has now become known as a leading section of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, and more.

Outdoors Rating

Love nice outdoor spaces? this neighborhood has risen to be providing good access to parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

1st Ward is one of the finest upscale neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, concierge services, gardens, nearby parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury communities also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise dogs and cats? this residential submarket is one of the A-list submarkets for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1st Ward

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the 1st Ward area of Allentown, PA?

As of today, September 06, 2026, there are currently 439 available 1st Ward apartments priced from $885 to $3,330, with an average monthly rent of $1,827.

How much are Studio apartments in 1st Ward?

There are currently 114 Studio Apartments in 1st Ward with rent ranges from $885 to $2,575 with an average price of $1,578.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom 1st Ward Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in 1st Ward ranges from $950 to $2,960 with an average monthly rent of $1,752.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in 1st Ward cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in 1st Ward range from $1,050 to $3,330. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,022.

How expensive are 1st Ward Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 70 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in 1st Ward on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,495 to $3,193 - averaging $1,860 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Live Local, Spend Less: Your Guide to Affordable Allentown Neighborhoods

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I’m Jodi, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Allentown, Pennsylvania. I grew up in Bethlehem and moved to Allentown after graduating from the University of Delaware.

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

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Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.