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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Allentown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Allentown Studio Apartments | $1,845 | $1,775 | $1,915 |
East Allentown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,982 | $1,100 | $2,845 |
East Allentown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,357 | $1,250 | $3,370 |
East Allentown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,691 | $1,910 | $3,813 |
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There are currently 4 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Allentown Neighborhood of Allentown, PA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Aspen | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
The Landings by OneWall | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
691 Trump St | Small Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Apartments at The Mill | 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 1015 | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
Woodmont Mews | Lehigh | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Summit Ridge Luxury Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
Congress Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath - 829 sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.95 |
Riverfront Lofts | Large 1BR Loft Style Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
The Hamilton at Grand Plaza | Delta 4 | Studio ,1BA | $2.46 |
Jordan View Parke Apartments | Model A | 1BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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