
Apartments for Rent in the 1st Ward Neighborhood of Allentown, PA (404 Rentals)


Jordan View Parke Apartments

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Apartments at The Mill

Summit Ridge Luxury Apartments

Congress Apartment Homes

Riverfront Lofts

The Bindery

Franklin Park

Allen Flats

The Tribeca Apartments
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Regency Towers

Bridgeview

Terrain on the Parkway

Hampshire House

Rittersville Lofts

Auburn Station a Secluded Gated Community

Allen Gardens Apartments

Society Hill at Lehigh Park

High Pointe Apartments

Executive Apartments
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117 1/2 N Penn St, Unit UNIT 2, Unit UNIT 2

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1017 Hamilton St, Fl 1, Unit 302, Unit 302

848 N 16th St, Unit 4, Unit 4

1508 w walnut ave, Unit 2nd floor 3BD, Unit 2nd floor 3BD

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139 S Lumber St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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39 S 10th St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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223 N 16th St, Unit 1, Unit 1

210 N 8th St

925 1/2 W Liberty St

527 Tilghman St, Unit 527 Tilghman st
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848 N 16th St

925 1/2 Liberty St

450 Maple St

450-452 W Maple St

442 S 18th St

303 E Union St

37 S 13th St

139 N 10th St

818 Walnut St

6 N 17th St

430 W Turner St

222 N 12th St

503-526 S Austin St

1046 Walnut St

1322 S Fountain St

420 N 4th St

537 N 6th St

739 N 5th St

1139 Linden St

213 N 4th St
1st Ward, Allentown, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 1st Ward?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Ward Studio Apartments | $1,349 | $885 | $1,780 |
| 1st Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $1,095 | $2,680 |
| 1st Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $1,295 | $2,945 |
| 1st Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,047 | $1,500 | $3,300 |
| 1st Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,666 | $1,550 | $1,850 |
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Best Local Schools in 1st Ward, Allentown, PA
Louis E Dieruff High School
Harrison-Morton Middle School
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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
How much are Studio apartments in 1st Ward?
There are currently 117 Studio Apartments in 1st Ward with rent ranges from $885 to $1,780 with an average price of $1,349.
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 $1,095 to $2,680 with an average monthly rent of $1,595.
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 $1,295 to $2,945. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,929.
How expensive are 1st Ward Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 65 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in 1st Ward on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,500 to $3,300 - averaging $2,047 for the location.
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