Cheap Homes for Rent in 1st Ward Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $1,200 (11 Rentals)

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1853 S Church St

AllentownPA18103

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 Franklin Park priced from $1,200. Congress Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,230. Here are the most affordable 1st Ward apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 564 sqft1BR,1BA$1,230
Mickley Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,255
Society Hill at Lehigh ParkCypress1BR,1BA$1,309
High Pointe ApartmentsHigh Pointe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in 1st Ward, PA

As of May 25, 2025 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 Model at Aspen starting at $1,645 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the West End 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
Aspen2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
691 Trump StSmall Loft1BR,1BA$1.74
Apartments at The Mill2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 10152BR,2BA$1.92
The Brooke by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Allen Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.84
HIVEAlpha 2H1BR,1BA$1.79
Congress Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath - 829 sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.97
1320 Hamilton St, Unit apt rear1320 Hamilton St1BR,1BA$2.08
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 352 Apartments for Rent in 1st Ward, PA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $4,951. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in 1st Ward ranging from $1,275 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 $1,275 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,880.

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 $1,350 to $3,804, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,615.

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