Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City Lehigh Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $700 (34 Rentals)

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property at 384 Tilghman St

$1,050 - $1,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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384 Tilghman St

AllentownPA18102

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property at 439 Walnut St

$1,145 - $1,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

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439 Walnut St

AllentownPA18102

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property at 312 N 6th St

$1,295 - $1,325

1 Bedroom Rentals

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312 N 6th 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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Julian Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Julian Court

1521 W Union StAllentown, PA 18102
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Elmtowne Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elmtowne Gardens

302-338 S 15th StAllentown, PA 18102
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520 Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 Lofts

520 Hamilton StAllentown, PA 18101
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The Hive
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hive

107 N 7th StAllentown, PA 18101
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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 1 Bed unit found at Elmtowne Gardens priced from $1,055. Allen Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Center City Lehigh apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elmtowne GardensElmtowne One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,055
Allen FlatsModel NameStudio,1BA$1,100
520 LoftsThe CanalStudio,1BA$1,209
Mickley Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,255
BridgeviewStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Strata FlatsST1Studio,1BA$1,450
The Hamilton at Grand PlazaDelta 2Studio,1BA$1,455
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1,485

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City Lehigh, PA

As of January 21, 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 $2,283 with a $1.79 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$1.79
711 Chew St, Unit 1711 Chew St3BR,2BA$1.90
140 S 12th St, Unit #2140 S 12th St3BR,1BA$1.27
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1.56
127 N 14th St, Unit 1127 N 14th St1BR,1BA$1.50
128 N 11th St, Unit 3128 N 11th St2BR,1BA$1.88
Center Square Lofts WestA1 ADA1BR,1BA$2.04
Elmtowne GardensElmtowne One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
Mickley Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18

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 Allen Flats listed at $1,100.

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 $1,055 at Elmtowne Gardens.

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 $1,180 at Elmtowne Gardens.

What is the most affordable Center City Lehigh Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Center City Lehigh Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mickley Run Apartments and starts from $1,770.

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