Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City Lehigh Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $700 (63 Rentals)

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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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Julian Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Julian Court

1521 W Union StAllentown, PA 18102
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The Hive
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hive

107 N 7th StAllentown, PA 18101
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520 Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 Lofts

520 Hamilton StAllentown, PA 18101
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property at 438 N 7th St

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438 N 7th St

AllentownPA18102

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Cheapest Available Center City Lehigh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center City Lehigh area of Allentown, PA is a Studio unit found at The Hive priced from $1,218. Allen Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Center City Lehigh apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The HiveDelta 1HStudio,1BA$1,218
Allen FlatsModel NameStudio,1BA$1,300
Mickley Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,430
BridgeviewStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1,485
The Hamilton at Grand PlazaDelta 1Studio,1BA$1,585
Strata FlatsST2Studio,1BA$1,646

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City Lehigh, PA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City Lehigh 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 Center City Lehigh apartment is the 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom w/ Loft - 1275 Model at Apartments at The Mill starting at $2,336 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center City Lehigh 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$1.83
117 1/2 N Penn St, Unit 2117 1/2 N Penn St4BR,1BA$1.33
Center Square Lofts WestTH1BR,1.5BA$1.86
139 S Lumber St, Unit 2139 S Lumber St2BR,1BA$1.62
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1.56
Riverfront LoftsRiverfront Loft 111BR,1BA$2.11
1017 Hamilton St, Fl 1, Unit 3021017 Hamilton St, Fl 11BR,1BA$1.93
Strata FlatsST2Studio ,1BA$2.39
The HiveDelta 1HStudio ,1BA$2.37

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center City Lehigh Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Center City Lehigh?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Center City Lehigh is at The Hive listed at $1,218.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City Lehigh Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City Lehigh Apartment is $1,430 at Mickley Run Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Center City Lehigh Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City Lehigh is starting from $1,815 at Bridgeview.

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