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City Center, Allentown, PA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent a home in City Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Center 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,420 | $1,325 | $1,500 |
| City Center 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,749 | $1,400 | $2,000 |
| City Center 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,056 | $1,600 | $2,400 |
| City Center 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,362 | $2,200 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the City Center Neighborhood of Allentown, PA.
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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 The Hive priced from $1,294. Bridgeview has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,310. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hive | Delta 1H | Studio,1BA | $1,294 |
| Bridgeview | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,310 |
| High Pointe Apartments | High Pointe One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,415 |
| Strata Flats | ST1 | Studio,1BA | $1,532 |
| Jordan View Parke Apartments | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, PA
As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $2.26 price per square foot Beta 1 Model at The Hamilton at Grand Plaza in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $2,374. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 1015 Model at Apartments at The Mill starting at $2,027 with a $2.00 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hamilton at Grand Plaza | Beta 1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| Apartments at The Mill | 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 1015 | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Riverfront Lofts | Riverfront Loft 11 | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 2 N 9th St | 2 N 9th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Center Square Lofts West | A1.4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Strata Flats | 1C-E | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| 1017 Hamilton St, Fl 1, Unit 302 | 1017 Hamilton St, Fl 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Jordan View Parke Apartments | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| High Pointe Apartments | High Pointe One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| The Hive | Delta 1H | Studio ,1BA | $2.52 |
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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Frequently Asked Questions about City Center
What type of rentals are currently available in City Center?
There are currently 265 Apartments for Rent in City Center, PA with pricing that ranges from $885 to $3,300. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in City Center ranging from $1,050 to $3,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in City Center?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in City Center ranges from $1,050 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,047.
Expert Rental Resources
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I’m Jodi, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Allentown, Pennsylvania. I grew up in Bethlehem and moved to Allentown after graduating from the University of Delaware.
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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.
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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.