Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Allentown, PA (302 Rentals)

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Live Local, Spend Less: Your Guide to Affordable Allentown Neighborhoods

Find your perfect, affordable home in Allentown, PA. Explore 10 neighborhoods offering the best value, including rent data and proximity to downtown, parks, and entertainment.

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2 N 9th St
$1,750 - $2,150
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

2 N 9th St

2 N 9th StAllentown, PA 18101
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property at 210 N 8th St

$2,350

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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210 N 8th St

AllentownPA18102

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property at 204 N Ninth St

$1,450 - $1,500

1 Bedroom Rentals

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204 N Ninth St

AllentownPA18102
property at 929 W Gordon St

$1,195 - $1,295

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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929 W Gordon St

AllentownPA18102

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property at 1031 Hamilton St

$1,800 - $1,950

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1031 Hamilton St

AllentownPA18101

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City Center, Allentown, PA

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Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including City Center, Allentown, and the greater Allentown area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about City Center

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the City Center area of Allentown, PA?

As of today, August 19, 2026, there are currently 302 available City Center apartments priced from $850 to $3,300, with an average monthly rent of $1,635.

How much are Studio apartments in City Center?

There are currently 91 Studio Apartments in City Center with rent ranges from $850 to $2,165 with an average price of $1,434.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom City Center Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in City Center ranges from $1,015 to $2,090 with an average monthly rent of $1,484.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in City Center cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in City Center range from $1,175 to $2,700. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,704.

How expensive are City Center Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 47 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in City Center on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,495 to $3,300 - averaging $1,875 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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