Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Allentown, PA (274 Rentals)

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Live Local, Spend Less: Your Guide to Affordable Allentown Neighborhoods

Find your perfect, affordable home in Allentown, PA. Explore 10 neighborhoods offering the best value, including rent data and proximity to downtown, parks, and entertainment.

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2 N 9th St
$1,850 - $2,150
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2 N 9th St

2 N 9th StAllentown, PA 18101
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property at 210 N 8th St

$2,350

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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210 N 8th St

AllentownPA18102
property at 1048 Walnut St

$1,300 - $1,400

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1048 Walnut St

AllentownPA18102
property at 204 N Ninth St

$1,450 - $1,500

1 Bedroom Rentals

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204 N Ninth St

AllentownPA18102

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property at 1031 Hamilton St

$1,800 - $1,950

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1031 Hamilton St

AllentownPA18101

Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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East Side, Allentown, PA Local Guide

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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East Side, Allentown, PA

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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 pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the East Side area of Allentown, PA?

As of today, August 03, 2026, there are currently 274 available East Side apartments priced from $885 to $3,300, with an average monthly rent of $1,676.

How much are Studio apartments in East Side?

There are currently 75 Studio Apartments in East Side with rent ranges from $885 to $2,678 with an average price of $1,396.

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 $1,015 to $2,220 with an average monthly rent of $1,524.

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 $1,175 to $2,700. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,841.

How expensive are East Side Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 42 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in East Side on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,400 to $3,300 - averaging $2,025 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Live Local, Spend Less: Your Guide to Affordable Allentown Neighborhoods

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I’m Jodi, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Allentown, Pennsylvania. I grew up in Bethlehem and moved to Allentown after graduating from the University of Delaware.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.