
Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Allentown, PA (261 Rentals)


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2 N 9th St

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117 1/2 N Penn St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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1017 Hamilton St, Fl 1, Unit 302, Unit 302

210 N 8th St

527 Tilghman St, Unit 527 Tilghman st

120 N 4th St
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303 E Union St

818 Walnut St

1046 Walnut St

739 N 5th St

209 N Eighth St

204 N Ninth St

347 N 7th St

101-103 N Eighth St

917 W Turner St

450 Maple St
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139 N 10th St

445-447 Linden St

503-526 S Austin St

420 N 4th St

425 Liberty St

516 Tilghman St

906 N 4th St

924 W Chew St

325 N Eighth St

1617 E Cambridge St
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27 W Allen St

1111 Fullerton Ave

1122 Fullerton Ave

213 W Chew St

406 N 2nd St

118 N 2nd St

451 Liberty St

503 W Gordon St

936 N 6th St

626 Oak St
East Side, Allentown, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Studio Apartments | $1,502 | $885 | $2,639 |
| East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $1,000 | $2,350 |
| East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,899 | $1,275 | $3,400 |
| East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,337 | $1,500 | $3,300 |
| East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Side, Allentown, PA
Ranked #3
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Side, Allentown, PA
Louis E Dieruff High School
Harrison-Morton Middle School
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including East Side, Allentown, and the greater Allentown area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Family-Friendly Rating
A family-friendly apartment community may be just the ticket if you have children when you rent. Amongst all of the communities in Allentown, this residential area is one of the best submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to highly-rated education.
Outdoors Rating
Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks and outdoor amenities? East Side is known as providing great access to the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
This section of town has a reputation as one of the finest luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, maid services, park access, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Luxury communities also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, tennis courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Pet Friendly Rating
There's good news if you raise dogs and cats. This area is one of our favorite neighborhoods for pet owners who rent, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about East Side
What is the current price range for One Bedroom East Side Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in East Side ranges from $1,000 to $2,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,573.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in East Side cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in East Side range from $1,275 to $3,400. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,899.
How expensive are East Side Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 38 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in East Side on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,500 to $3,300 - averaging $2,337 for the location.
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