Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City Lehigh Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $700 (69 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Center City Lehigh area of Allentown.

property at 435 N 6th St

$1,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

435 N 6th St

AllentownPA18102
property at 427 N 5th St

$1,175 - $1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

427 N 5th St

AllentownPA18102

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property at 535 Tilghman St

$1,495 - $1,750

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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535 Tilghman St

AllentownPA18102

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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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The Adelaide
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Adelaide

333 W Court StAllentown, PA 18101
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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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Elmtowne Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elmtowne Gardens

302-338 S 15th StAllentown, PA 18102

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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 Adelaide priced from $990. The Hive has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,288. Here are the most affordable Center City Lehigh apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AdelaideStudioStudio,1BA$990
The HiveDelta 1HStudio,1BA$1,288
BridgeviewStudioStudio,1BA$1,310
Mickley Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,430
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1,485
Strata FlatsST1Studio,1BA$1,522
520 LoftsThe Jackson1BR,1BA$1,640
Jordan View Parke ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City Lehigh, PA

As of June 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 - 1015 Model at Apartments at The Mill starting at $2,002 with a $1.97 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 - 10152BR,2BA$1.97
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1.56
The Hamilton at Grand PlazaAlpha 41BR,1BA$2.24
Riverfront LoftsRiverfront Loft 111BR,1BA$2.11
The Adelaide1x11BR,1BA$1.58
Strata Flats1C-E1BR,1BA$2.47
1017 Hamilton St, Fl 1, Unit 3021017 Hamilton St, Fl 11BR,1BA$1.93
520 LoftsThe Jackson1BR,1BA$2.39
Jordan View Parke ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$2.43

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center City Lehigh Apartments

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 $1,200 at The Adelaide.

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 $1,645 at Hampshire House.

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