Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $717 (78 Rentals)

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property at 723 Ridge Ave
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300
Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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723 Ridge Ave

AllentownPA18102
property at 139 N 10th St
$1,395
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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139 N 10th St

AllentownPA18102

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property at 204 N Ninth St
$1,450 - $1,500
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204 N Ninth 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
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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
property at 929 W Gordon St
$1,075 - $1,295
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929 W Gordon St

AllentownPA18102

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Center City, Allentown, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Center City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center City area of Allentown, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Adelaide Mills Apartments priced from $1,015. 618-620 W Chew Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adelaide Mills Apartments1x11BR, 1BA$1,015
618-620 W Chew Street0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,025
621 W Turner St1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,100
207 N 8th St1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,150
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio, 1BA$1,200
9th 302-304 N2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1,275
223-225 N. Fountain Street2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1,300
917 Tilghman Street2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1,300
140 N. 7th Street2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1,320

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, PA

As of September 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1639 West Turner Street in the Lehigh Parkway neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 1015 Model at Apartments at The Mill in the East Side neighborhood starting at $1,894 with a $1.87 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1639 West Turner Street2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$1.25
Apartments at The Mill2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 10152BR, 2BA$1.87
Parkview Apartments2BR/1BA- APT. Ground Level Apt.2BR, 1BA$1.79
917 Tilghman Street2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.44
140 N. 7th Street2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.65
223-225 N. Fountain Street2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1.63
427 1/2 N 5th St, Unit 427 1/2 N 5th St427 1/2 N 5th StStudio, 1BA$1.47
1017 Hamilton St, Fl 1, Unit 3021017 Hamilton St, Fl 11BR, 1BA$1.93
Adelaide Mills ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1.62
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio, 1BA$1.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Center City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Center City is at 618-620 W Chew Street listed at $1,025.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City Apartment is $1,015 at Adelaide Mills Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City is starting from $1,275 at 9th 302-304 N.

What is the most affordable Center City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Center City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 621 W Turner St and starts from $1,395.

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