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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 The Adelaide 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
The AdelaideStudioStudio,1BA$990
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200
The HiveDelta 1HStudio,1BA$1,284
Lehigh ValleyOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Society Hill at Lehigh ParkMaple1BR,1BA$1,296

Best Value Apartments for Rent in 1st Ward, PA

As of July 08, 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 BR / 2 BA Model at Cambridge House Apartments starting at $1,500 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the West Bethlehem 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
Cambridge House Apartments2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.45
533 Sumner Ct, Unit Apt 1533 Sumner Ct2BR,1BA$1.70
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1.56
Helfrich SpringsSTUDIO AStudio ,1BA$1.92
Lehigh ValleyOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
Executive Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.86
1017 Hamilton St, Fl 1, Unit 3021017 Hamilton St, Fl 11BR,1BA$1.93
The Adelaide1x11BR,1BA$1.57
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1st Ward

What type of rentals are currently available in 1st Ward?

There are currently 374 Apartments for Rent in 1st Ward, PA with pricing that ranges from $885 to $3,300. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in 1st Ward ranging from $1,165 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in 1st Ward?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in 1st Ward ranges from $1,165 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,086.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in 1st Ward?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in 1st Ward range from $1,500 to $3,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,499 to $2,395. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,550.

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