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$1,495 - $1,750

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535 Tilghman St

AllentownPA18102

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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 Studio unit found at Adelaide Mills Apartments priced from $990. Franklin Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable 1st Ward apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adelaide Mills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$990
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200
High Pointe ApartmentsHigh Pointe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,285
Lehigh ValleyOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Society Hill at Lehigh ParkMaple1BR,1BA$1,297
Executive Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
520 LoftsThe DixonStudio,1BA$1,304
The HiveDelta 1HStudio,1BA$1,341
Allen Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in 1st Ward, PA

As of July 23, 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 333 N 16th St Model at 333 N 16th St, Unit 2nd floor starting at $1,700 with a $1.47 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
333 N 16th St, Unit 2nd floor333 N 16th St3BR,2BA$1.47
Cambridge House Apartments2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.45
Apartments at The Mill2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 10152BR,2BA$1.92
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1.56
Helfrich SpringsA21BR,1BA$1.73
Lehigh ValleyOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
Executive Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.86
Adelaide Mills Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.57
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.90

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Adelaide Mills Apartments listed at $990.

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 $1,400 at Executive Apartments.

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

The best deal on a cheap 1st Ward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Franklin Park and starts from $1,750.

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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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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