Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Allentown Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $700 (49 Rentals)

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High Pointe Apartments
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$1,415 - $1,715
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High Pointe Apartments

402 S 15th StAllentown, PA 18102
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Regency Towers
$1,591 - $3,226
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Regency Towers

1600 Lehigh Pky EAllentown, PA 18103
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2 N 9th St
$2,150 - $2,950
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$2,150 - $2,950

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

2 N 9th St

2 N 9th StAllentown, PA 18101
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740 2nd St, Unit 3FRONT
$1,299
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$1,299

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740 2nd St, Unit 3FRONT

740 2nd StCatasauqua, PA 18032
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Oak Hollow Apartments
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$1,450 - $1,675
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$1,450 - $1,675

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Oak Hollow Apartments

1748 Shimer AveBethlehem, PA 18018
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502 Walnut St, Unit apt 4
$1,550
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502 Walnut St, Unit apt 4

502 Walnut StCatasauqua, PA 18032
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Cheapest Available East Allentown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Allentown area of Allentown, PA is a Studio unit found at Cambridge House Apartments priced from $1,000. Orchard Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable East Allentown apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge House ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,000
Orchard Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$1,205
Lehigh ValleyOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Executive Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
BridgeviewStudioStudio,1BA$1,310
Hidden Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,330
High Pointe ApartmentsHigh Pointe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,415

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Allentown, PA

As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Allentown 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 East Allentown apartment is the 1411 Greenview Dr Model at 1411 Greenview Dr, Unit Greenview towns starting at $2,500 with a $1.79 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.
1508 w walnut ave, Unit 2nd floor 3BD1508 w walnut ave3BR,1.5BA$0.58
1411 Greenview Dr, Unit Greenview towns1411 Greenview Dr2BR,2.5BA$1.79
Cambridge House Apartments2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.45
740 2nd St, Unit 3FRONT740 2nd St1BR,1BA$1.30
Allendale ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1.56
Olympic GardensA11BR,1BA$1.84
Hidden Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Orchard Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Lehigh ValleyOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Allentown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Allentown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Allentown is at Cambridge House Apartments listed at $1,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Allentown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Allentown Apartment is $1,125 at Orchard Hills.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Allentown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Allentown is starting from $1,275 at Orchard Hills.

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