Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 1st Ward Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $708 (138 Rentals)

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property at 1639 W Turner St
$1,100 - $1,500
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1639 W Turner St

AllentownPA18102

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property at 929 W Gordon St
$1,135 - $1,295
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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929 W Gordon St

AllentownPA18102

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property at 761-765 S 8th St
$1,295 - $1,495
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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761-765 S 8th St

AllentownPA18103

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1st Ward, Allentown, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available 1st Ward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the 1st Ward area of Allentown, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Adelaide Mills Apartments priced from $1,015. 618-620 W Chew Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable 1st Ward apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adelaide Mills Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,015
618-620 W Chew Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025
621 W Turner St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$1,260
High Pointe ApartmentsHigh Pointe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,285
702 St. John Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,295
207 N 8th St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,295
Executive Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
140 N. 7th Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,320

Best Value Apartments for Rent in 1st Ward, PA

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the 1st Ward area is the $0.58 price per square foot 1508 w walnut ave Model at 1508 w walnut ave, Unit 2nd floor 3BD in the in the Lehigh Parkway neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value 1st Ward apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1639 West Turner Street starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Lehigh Parkway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for 1st Ward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1508 w walnut ave, Unit 2nd floor 3BD1508 w walnut ave3BR,1.5BA$0.58
1639 West Turner Street2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.25
867 Ulster St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.50
533 Sumner Ct, Unit Apt 1533 Sumner Ct2BR,1BA$1.70
702 St. John Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.45
Olympic GardensA11BR,1BA$1.69
Elmtowne GardensElmtowne Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
140 N. 7th Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.65
223-225 N. Fountain Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.69
Adelaide Mills ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap 1st Ward Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in 1st Ward?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in 1st Ward is at 618-620 W Chew Street listed at $1,025.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom 1st Ward Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom 1st Ward Apartment is $1,015 at Adelaide Mills Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom 1st Ward Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in 1st Ward is starting from $1,295 at 207 N 8th St.

What is the most affordable 1st Ward Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap 1st Ward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 621 W Turner St and starts from $1,445.

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