Cheap Apartments for Rent in Allentown, PA from $500 (105 Rentals)

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Franklin Park
$1,200 - $1,750
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$1,200 - $1,750

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$1,200 - $1,750
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Franklin Park

417 North 15th StreetAllentown, PA 18102
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Congress Apartment Homes
$1,270 - $3,703
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$1,255 - $3,688
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$1,270 - $3,703
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Congress Apartment Homes

1207 E Congress StAllentown, PA 18109
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Allen Flats
$1,300
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$1,260
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$40

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$1,300
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Allen Flats

366 West Allen StreetAllentown, PA 18102
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South Mountain Apartment Homes
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$1,360 - $3,348
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$1,285 - $3,273
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$1,360 - $3,348
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South Mountain Apartment Homes

2414 Prospect AveAllentown, PA 18103
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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+
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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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Allentown, PA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Allentown, PA

Pricing Updated: 03/31/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Allentown, PA area range in price from $800 to $8,808 with an overall median price of $2,346. The three Allentown neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Outer East at $1,080, Reiffton at $825, and St Lawrence at $1,080. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Allentown Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Outer East$1,565$1,08012
Reiffton$1,565$82510
St Lawrence$1,565$1,0808
Slatington Historic District$1,650$1,5001
Northwest Reading$1,700$1,1753
Outer Kenhorst Shillington$1,708$1,50020
Laureldale$1,720$1,3753
Outer Muhlenberg Township$1,720$1,3755
Egypt$1,769$1,1501
Cementon$1,771$1,1502

Cheapest Available Allentown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Allentown, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Orchard Hills in the East Side neighborhood priced from $1,100. Muhlenberg Lakeview Apartments in the Lehigh Parkway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Allentown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Muhlenberg Lakeview Apartments2B2BR,1BA$1,200
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200
Center Square Lofts WestS1Studio,1BA$1,202
Polk on ThirdFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,220
The HiveDelta 1HStudio,1BA$1,260
Society Hill at Lehigh ParkElm2BR,1BA$1,267
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$1,270
Hidden Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,270
Tremont ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allentown, PA

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Allentown 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 Allentown apartment is the 4 W Garrison St Model at 4 W Garrison St, Unit 4 West Garrison starting at $1,700 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Northeast Bethlehem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Allentown 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
4 W Garrison St, Unit 4 West Garrison4 W Garrison St2BR,1BA$1.21
Riverview West Apartments2BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.43
119 E Raspberry St, Unit 2119 E Raspberry St2BR,1BA$1.38
Southside Commons4X24BR,2BA$1.19
Muhlenberg Lakeview Apartments2B2BR,1BA$1.16
Orchard Hills2.152BR,1.5BA$1.51
2110 W Walnut Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.48
Lehigh ValleyTWO BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.39
Hidden Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55

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Allentown Overview

Immortalized in the Billy Joel song but offering so much more than just a working class anthem, Allentown apartments represent some of the best living in the entire state of Pennsylvania. The third most populated city in the state, and filled to the brim with exciting amenities as well as plenty of natural splendor, Allentown is a great place to call home.

Why live in Allentown, PA?

With a proud tradition of blue collar workmanship and easy small town charm, Allentown is a great mix of city and country. The area forests are a nature lover's dream, with numerous footpaths and wildlife to be found, while the city itself offers a winning mix of nightclubs, restaurants and shopping, making it a cut above smaller locales. Area schools are well-regarded, making the city a great place for families, and the easy commute to Philadelphia and New York yield an ideal location for those eager for a larger job market.

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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 $1,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Allentown?

The cheapest apartment in Allentown is Orchard Hills which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Allentown costs $2,346.

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 38 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 $503 which is $1,843 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Allentown.

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