Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $700 (55 Rentals)

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$1,195

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139 N 10th 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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The Hive
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hive

107 N 7th StAllentown, PA 18101
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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 Farr Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Farr Lofts

739 W Hamilton StAllentown, PA 18101
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STRATA Symphony
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

STRATA Symphony

33 N 6th StAllentown, PA 18101
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property at 801 N Jordan St

$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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801 N Jordan St

AllentownPA18102
property at 438 N 7th St

$1,350

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438 N 7th St

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Riverview Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Lofts

114-122 W Allen StAllentown, PA 18102
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628-633 S Fawn St
1 Bedroom Apartments

628-633 S Fawn St

628-633 S Fawn StAllentown, PA 18103

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City Center, Allentown, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available City Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center area of Allentown, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bridgeview priced from $1,355. Center Square Lofts West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,426. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bridgeview1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,355
Center Square Lofts WestS2.1Studio,1BA$1,426
The HiveDelta 4HStudio,1BA$1,489
Strata FlatsST.A-SStudio,1BA$1,507
Jordan View Parke ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$1,650
Riverfront LoftsRiverfront Loft 111BR,1BA$1,800
Apartments at The Mill2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 10152BR,2BA$2,123
The Hamilton at Grand PlazaBeta 12BR,2BA$2,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, PA

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $2.54 price per square foot Beta 1 Model at The Hamilton at Grand Plaza in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 1015 Model at Apartments at The Mill starting at $2,123 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Hamilton at Grand PlazaBeta 12BR,2BA$2.54
Apartments at The Mill2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 10152BR,2BA$2.09
Riverfront LoftsRiverfront Loft 111BR,1BA$2.11
2 N 9th St2 N 9th St1BR,1BA$2.61
The HiveAlp1.1HA1BR,1BA$2.12
1017 Hamilton St, Fl 1, Unit 3021017 Hamilton St, Fl 11BR,1BA$1.93
Jordan View Parke ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$2.43
Bridgeview1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.44
Strata FlatsST.A-SStudio ,1BA$2.54
Center Square Lofts WestS2.1Studio ,1BA$2.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
City Center, Allentown, PA

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Allentown. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment is $1,525 at Bridgeview.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in City Center is starting from $1,995 at Jordan View Parke Apartments.

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