
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City View at South Mountain Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $500 (48 Rentals)
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435 N 6th St

830 Chestnut St

Hampshire House

833 Pine St

739 N 5th St

1620-1/2 W Chew St

918 W Turner St

325 N Eighth St
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Franklin Park

35 N Fulton St

37 S 13th St

734 W Gordon St, Unit 734 West Gordon Street 1

831 Walnut St

222 N 12th St

501 W Allen St

342 N Eighth St

740 N 19th St
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1017 Hamilton St, Fl 1, Unit 302

1823 Linden St

224 N 7th St

The Hamilton at Grand Plaza

535 Tilghman St

347 N 7th St

223-225-225 N Fountain St

537 N 6th St

209 N Eighth St
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1410 W Turner St

227 N 10th St

1036 Linden St

622 W Chew St

Phoebe Apartments, a Senior Living Community

440 N 9th St

The Nestings - 626 N 22nd

Julian Court

1438 W Turner St
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Arborview Tower (62+ Senior Living)

The Hive

Elmtowne Gardens

Center Square Lofts West

33 N Franklin St

The Farr Lofts

537 Pratt St

Strata Flats

212 N Peach St
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1437 W Court St

814 Washington St

Mickley Run Apartments
City View at South Mountain, Allentown, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City View at South Mountain?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| City View at South Mountain Studio Apartments | $1,573 | $1,200 | $1,990 |
| City View at South Mountain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $950 | $2,200 |
| City View at South Mountain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,743 | $1,295 | $2,950 |
| City View at South Mountain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $1,500 | $2,335 |
| City View at South Mountain 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,550 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
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Cheapest Available City View at South Mountain Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the City View at South Mountain area of Allentown, PA is a Studio unit found at Franklin Park priced from $1,200. The Hive has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,285. Here are the most affordable City View at South Mountain apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Park | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Hive | Delta 1H | Studio,1BA | $1,285 |
| Mickley Run Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,430 |
| Strata Flats | ST1 | Studio,1BA | $1,476 |
| Hampshire House | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,485 |
| Center Square Lofts West | A1.4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,719 |
| The Hamilton at Grand Plaza | Alpha 4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City View at South Mountain, PA
As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the City View at South Mountain area is the $0.58 price per square foot 1508 w walnut ave Model at 1508 w walnut ave, Unit 2nd floor 3BD in the in the Lehigh Parkway neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value City View at South Mountain apartment is the 2D.1.L-S Model at Strata Flats starting at $3,566 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City View at South Mountain apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1508 w walnut ave, Unit 2nd floor 3BD | 1508 w walnut ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.58 |
| Strata Flats | 2D.1.L-S | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| Hampshire House | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| The Hamilton at Grand Plaza | Alpha 4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Center Square Lofts West | A1.4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 1017 Hamilton St, Fl 1, Unit 302 | 1017 Hamilton St, Fl 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Highland Gardens Apartments | V1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Franklin Park | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
| Mickley Run Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| The Hive | Delta 1H | Studio ,1BA | $2.50 |
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Best Local Schools in City View At South Mountain, Allentown, PA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City View at South Mountain Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City View at South Mountain?
The cheapest apartment in City View at South Mountain is Mickley Run Apartments which is listed at $1,430, while the average apartment in City View at South Mountain costs $1,672.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in City View at South Mountain?
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 3 regular apartments in City View at South Mountain 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 City View at South Mountain?
Cheap apartments in City View at South Mountain have an average cost of $128 which is $1,544 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City View at South Mountain.
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