Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 6th Ward Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $500 (76 Rentals)

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223 N 16th St, Unit 1
$1,095
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223 N 16th St, Unit 1

223 N 16th StAllentown, PA 18102
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property at 830 Chestnut St

$1,025 - $1,100

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830 Chestnut St

AllentownPA18102
property at 427 N 5th St

$1,175 - $1,400

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427 N 5th St

AllentownPA18102

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High Pointe Apartments
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$1,415 - $1,790
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High Pointe Apartments

402 S 15th StAllentown, 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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Hampshire House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hampshire House

1500 Hamilton StAllentown, PA 18102
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6th Ward, Allentown, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available 6th Ward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the 6th Ward area of Allentown, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Orchard Hills priced from $1,125. Franklin Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable 6th Ward apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$1,210
Lehigh ValleyOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Executive Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
Hidden Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,330
Allen Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,400
Valley ParkA1RP1BR,1BA$1,414

Best Value Apartments for Rent in 6th Ward, PA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the 6th 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 6th 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 6th 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
Rittersville Lofts4th Floor Small Loft1BR,1BA$1.85
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1.56
848 N 16th St, Unit 2848 N 16th St2BR,1BA$1.84
Olympic GardensA11BR,1BA$1.81
Hidden Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Orchard Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Lehigh ValleyOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$1.81

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States, including Allentown. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap 6th Ward Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom 6th Ward Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom 6th Ward Apartment is $1,125 at Orchard Hills.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom 6th Ward Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in 6th Ward is starting from $1,275 at Orchard Hills.

What is the most affordable 6th Ward Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap 6th Ward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Franklin Park and starts from $1,750.

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