Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $700 (27 Rentals)

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818 Walnut 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 Farr Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Farr Lofts

739 W Hamilton StAllentown, PA 18101
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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 Studio unit found at Allen Flats priced from $1,050. The Hive has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,372. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Allen FlatsModel NameStudio,1BA$1,050
The HiveDelta 2HStudio,1BA$1,372
BridgeviewStudioStudio,1BA$1,410
Center Square Lofts WestS1Studio,1BA$1,493
Strata Flats1A1BR,1BA$1,638
Jordan View Parke ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$1,650
The Hamilton at Grand PlazaDelta 4Studio,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, PA

As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $1.42 price per square foot 440 N Hall St Model at 440 N Hall St, Unit 2 in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the 1C-E Model at Strata Flats starting at $1,788 with a $2.40 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.
440 N Hall St, Unit 2440 N Hall St2BR,1BA$1.42
Strata Flats1C-E1BR,1BA$2.40
The Hamilton at Grand PlazaDelta 4Studio ,1BA$2.46
The HiveDelta 6HStudio ,1BA$2.14
Jordan View Parke ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$2.43
Center Square Lofts WestS1Studio ,1BA$2.83
BridgeviewStudioStudio ,1BA$3.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
City Center, Allentown, PA

Ranked #11

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

Getting Around the City Center Neighborhood in Allentown, PA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in City Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in City Center is at Allen Flats listed at $1,050.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment is $1,481 at The Hive.

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 $1,820 at Bridgeview.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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