Cheap Homes for Rent in the 1st Ward Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $1,300 (9 Rentals)

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139 N 7th St, Unit 2R

139 N 7th St
AllentownPA18101

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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
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in 1st Ward, PA

As of August 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 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom w/ Loft - 1275 Model at Apartments at The Mill starting at $2,341 with a $1.84 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$1.84
533 Sumner Ct, Unit Apt 1533 Sumner Ct2BR,1BA$1.70
867 Ulster St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Hampshire House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.56
Lehigh ValleyTWO BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.42
Olympic GardensA11BR,1BA$1.78
Elmtowne GardensElmtowne Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
Executive Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.86
Adelaide Mills Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1st Ward

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

There are currently 394 Apartments for Rent in 1st Ward, PA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $3,300. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in 1st Ward ranging from $1,300 to $2,600.

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 $1,300 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,953.

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 $1,495 to $3,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,499 to $2,595. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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