Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 1st Ward Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $700 (39 Rentals)

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Franklin Park
$1,200 - $1,750
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$1,200 - $1,750
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$1,200 - $1,750
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Franklin Park

417 North 15th StreetAllentown, PA 18102
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Congress Apartment Homes
$1,245 - $3,716
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$1,230 - $3,701
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$1,245 - $3,716
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Congress Apartment Homes

1207 E Congress StAllentown, PA 18109
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Allen Flats
$1,300
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$1,260
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$1,300
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Allen Flats

366 West Allen StreetAllentown, PA 18102
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Overlook Park
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Overlook Park

445 Hanover AveAllentown, PA 18109
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West Turner Residences 62+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Turner Residences 62+

449-499 W Turner StAllentown, PA 18102
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Jordan Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jordan Lofts

645 N Jordan StAllentown, PA 18102
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Riverbend Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverbend Apartments

250 S Penn StAllentown, PA 18102
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440 N 9th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

440 N 9th St

440 N 9th StAllentown, PA 18102
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Washington Crossing
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Crossing

509-615 E Mosser StAllentown, PA 18109
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Julian Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Julian Court

1521 W Union StAllentown, PA 18102
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Elmtowne Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elmtowne Gardens

302-338 S 15th StAllentown, PA 18102
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802 E Turner St
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802 E Turner St

802 E Turner StAllentown, PA 18109
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200 N Halstead St
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200 N Halstead St

200 N Halstead StAllentown, PA 18109
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The Hive
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hive

107 N 7th StAllentown, PA 18101
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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 Lehigh Valley priced from $1,160. 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
Lehigh ValleyOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,160
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$1,245
The HiveDelta 1HStudio,1BA$1,283
Allen FlatsModel NameStudio,1BA$1,300
Executive Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
Parkview Apartments1BR/1BA - Third Floor1BR,1BA$1,334
The Hamilton at Grand PlazaDelta 3.1Studio,1BA$1,340
Mickley Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,430

Best Value Apartments for Rent in 1st Ward, PA

As of March 03, 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 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom w/ Loft - 1275 Model at Apartments at The Mill starting at $2,316 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the East Side 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
Apartments at The Mill2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom w/ Loft - 12752BR,2BA$1.82
Rittersville LoftsSmall Loft1BR,1BA$1.76
Austin Street Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.65
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1.56
848 N 16th St, Unit 4848 N 16th St2BR,1BA$1.84
Fairmont PlaceA21BR,1BA$1.91
Lehigh ValleyOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
Executive Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.86
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.90

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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 Franklin Park listed at $1,200.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom 1st Ward Apartment is $1,160 at Lehigh Valley.

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 $1,280 at Lehigh Valley.

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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