Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $700 (31 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
1 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 Apartments

440 N 9th St

440 N 9th StAllentown, PA 18102

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The Farr Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Farr Lofts

739 W Hamilton StAllentown, PA 18101
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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 Studio unit found at Franklin Park priced from $1,200. Mickley Run Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,255. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200
Mickley Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,255
Parkview Apartments1BR/1BA - Third Floor1BR,1BA$1,314
Aspen1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,370
Center Square Lofts WestS2.1Studio,1BA$1,525
Jordan View Parke ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$1,695
The Brooke by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,753
The Hamilton at Grand PlazaDelta 4Studio,1BA$1,775
Summit Ridge Luxury ApartmentsOne Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, PA

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $2.18 price per square foot Large 3BR Loft Model at Riverfront Lofts in the in the West Bethlehem neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 2D.1.L-S Model at Strata Flats starting at $2,995 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. 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.
Riverfront LoftsLarge 3BR Loft3BR,2BA$2.18
Strata Flats2D.1.L-S2BR,2BA$2.12
HIVEBeta 3H2BR,2BA$1.68
The Brooke by OneWallTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.95
Aspen1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Apartments at The Mill2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 10152BR,2BA$1.92
Summit Ridge Luxury ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.32
390 W Greenleaf St, Unit 390 W Greenleaf 1st F390 W Greenleaf St1BR,1BA$1.92
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.90
Mickley Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18

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Center City, Allentown, PA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Pennsylvania, including Allentown. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Center City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Center City is under $1,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center City?

The cheapest apartment in Center City is Mickley Run Apartments which is listed at $1,255, while the average apartment in Center City costs $2,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Center City?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Center City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Center City?

Cheap apartments in Center City have an average cost of $334 which is $1,966 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City.

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