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

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the City View at South Mountain area of Allentown.

property at 435 N 6th St

$1,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

435 N 6th St

AllentownPA18102
property at 833 Pine St

$1,150

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

833 Pine St

AllentownPA18102

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property at 535 Tilghman St

$1,495 - $1,750

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

535 Tilghman St

AllentownPA18102

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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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Julian Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Julian Court

1521 W Union 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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The Farr Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Farr Lofts

739 W Hamilton StAllentown, PA 18101
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Strata Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Strata Flats

27 N 7th StAllentown, PA 18101
Corporate Housing
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City View at South Mountain, Allentown, PA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200
The HiveDelta 1HStudio,1BA$1,285
Mickley Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,430
Strata FlatsST1Studio,1BA$1,476
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1,485
Center Square Lofts WestA1.41BR,1BA$1,719
The Hamilton at Grand PlazaAlpha 41BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1508 w walnut ave, Unit 2nd floor 3BD1508 w walnut ave3BR,1.5BA$0.58
Strata Flats2D.1.L-S2BR,2BA$2.53
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1.56
The Hamilton at Grand PlazaAlpha 41BR,1BA$2.24
Center Square Lofts WestA1.41BR,1BA$2.25
1017 Hamilton St, Fl 1, Unit 3021017 Hamilton St, Fl 11BR,1BA$1.93
Highland Gardens ApartmentsV1BR1BR,1BA$1.86
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.90
Mickley Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.48
The HiveDelta 1HStudio ,1BA$2.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
City View At South Mountain, Allentown, PA

Ranked #23

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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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