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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
1 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 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 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: 07/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Allentown, PA area range in price from $775 to $5,738 with an overall median price of $2,177. The three Allentown neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Southside at $775, Flying Hills at $1,225, and Millmont at $775. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Allentown Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Southside$1,012$7755
Flying Hills$1,250$1,2252
Millmont$1,250$7758
Penn's Commons$1,350$7758
Slatington Historic District$1,400$1,3952
Northwest Reading$1,550$1,1004
College Heights$1,570$77514
District 6$1,570$77514
18th And Cotton$1,584$77513
District 8$1,584$77515

Cheapest Available Allentown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Allentown, PA is a Studio unit found at Allen Flats in the East Side neighborhood priced from $1,025. Franklin Park in the Lehigh Parkway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Allentown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Allen FlatsModel NameStudio,1BA$1,025
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200
Society Hill at Lehigh ParkCypress1BR,1BA$1,225
Sherwood ApartmentsSherwood West 11BR,1BA$1,245
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$1,245
Mickley Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,255
Executive Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
Lehigh ValleyOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,310
Allen Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allentown, PA

As of July 26, 2025 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 B1 Model at Springhouse Townhomes starting at $2,614 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the West End 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
Springhouse TownhomesB12BR,2BA$1.65
201 E Goepp St, Unit Secvond Floor201 E Goepp St3BR,1.5BA$1.52
The Mills2 BEDROOMS2BR,2BA$1.73
Riverview West Apartments2BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.43
18 E Main St, Unit 218 E Main St2BR,1BA$1.34
945 Monocacy St, Unit 2945 Monocacy St2BR,1BA$1.50
743-745 Center StApt 22BR,1BA$1.60
West End Village at Bethlehem2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.72
444 Pawnee St, Unit First Floor - Large 1BR444 Pawnee St1BR,1BA$1.30

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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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Getting Around Allentown, PA

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Allentown?

The cheapest apartment in Allentown is Allen Flats which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Allentown costs $2,177.

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 1 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 $243 which is $1,934 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Allentown.

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