Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Allentown, PA from $950 (53 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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Overlook Park
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Overlook Park

445 Hanover AveAllentown, PA 18109

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Create a productive work-from-home apartment setup, even in a small space or studio. Discover layout ideas, desk solutions, and organization tips that actually work.

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Jordan Lofts
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Jordan Lofts

645 N Jordan StAllentown, PA 18102
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Riverbend Apartments
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Riverbend Apartments

250 S Penn StAllentown, PA 18102
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Julian Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Julian Court

1521 W Union StAllentown, PA 18102
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Washington Crossing
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Washington Crossing

509-615 E Mosser StAllentown, PA 18109
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Hampshire House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hampshire House

1500 Hamilton StAllentown, PA 18102
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802 E Turner St
1 Bedroom Apartments

802 E Turner St

802 E Turner StAllentown, PA 18109
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200 N Halstead St
1 Bedroom Apartments

200 N Halstead St

200 N Halstead StAllentown, PA 18109
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Elmtowne Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Elmtowne Gardens

302-338 S 15th StAllentown, PA 18102
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740 2nd St, Unit 3FRONT
$1,299
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740 2nd St, Unit 3FRONT

740 2nd StCatasauqua, PA 18032
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Moravian House I
1 Bedroom Apartments

Moravian House I

737 Main StBethlehem, PA 18018
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Mill Run Apartments
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Mill Run Apartments

251 Powder Mill LnEmmaus, PA 18049
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940 Cherokee St
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940 Cherokee St

940 Cherokee StFountain Hill, PA 18015
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Valley Ridge Apartments
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Valley Ridge Apartments

6714 Lower Macungie RdTrexlertown, PA 18087
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Chestnut Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Commons

16 S 10th StEmmaus, PA 18049
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Phoenix Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

Phoenix Building

2 W Broad StBethlehem, PA 18018
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Allentown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Allentown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Allentown is under $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Allentown?

The cheapest apartment in Allentown is Orchard Hills which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Allentown costs $2,191.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Allentown?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 55 regular apartments in Allentown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Allentown?

Cheap apartments in Allentown have an average cost of $870 which is $1,321 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Allentown.

Expert Rental Resources

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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