Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Allentown Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $700 (4 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Allentown, PA

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Allentown area is the $1.18 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Aspen in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $1,645. The second greatest value East Allentown apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Landings by OneWall starting at $2,134 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Northeast Bethlehem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Allentown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aspen2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
The Landings by OneWallTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.03
691 Trump StSmall Loft1BR,1BA$1.74
Apartments at The Mill2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 10152BR,2BA$1.92
Woodmont MewsLehigh1BR,1BA$2.22
Summit Ridge Luxury ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.32
Congress Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath - 829 sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.95
Riverfront LoftsLarge 1BR Loft Style Apartment1BR,1BA$2.34
The Hamilton at Grand PlazaDelta 4Studio ,1BA$2.46
Jordan View Parke ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$2.49

Getting Around the East Allentown Neighborhood in Allentown, PA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Allentown Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Allentown?

The cheapest apartment in East Allentown is Congress Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,270, while the average apartment in East Allentown costs $2,277.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Allentown?

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 East Allentown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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