
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the 1st Ward Neighborhood of Allentown, PA (21 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the 1st Ward area of Allentown with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


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Apartments at The Mill

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Terrain on the Parkway

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Regency Towers

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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 | $1,515 | $885 | $1,990 |
| 1st Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $1,025 | $2,830 |
| 1st Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,840 | $1,200 | $3,200 |
| 1st Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $1,500 | $3,300 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Pennsylvania, including Allentown. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Luxury Living Rating
1st Ward is now ranked as one of our preferred higher-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, concierge services, park access, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about 1st Ward
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 $1,025 to $2,830 with an average monthly rent of $1,638.
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 $1,200 to $3,200. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,840.
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 $2,099 for the location.
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