Cheap Homes for Rent in Center City Lehigh Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $1,000 (4 Rentals)

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

property at 438 N 7th St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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438 N 7th St

AllentownPA18102

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property at 801 N Jordan St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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801 N Jordan St

AllentownPA18102

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City Lehigh, PA

As of April 26, 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 Center City Lehigh

What type of rentals are currently available in Center City Lehigh?

There are currently 274 Apartments for Rent in Center City Lehigh, PA with pricing that ranges from $885 to $3,300. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City Lehigh ranging from $1,050 to $2,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Center City Lehigh?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Center City Lehigh ranges from $1,050 to $2,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,728.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Center City Lehigh?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Center City Lehigh range from $1,500 to $3,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $2,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,550.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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