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

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$1,495 - $1,750

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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535 Tilghman St

AllentownPA18102

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East Side, Allentown, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Allentown, PA is a Studio unit found at Adelaide Mills Apartments priced from $990. 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 Side apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Adelaide Mills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$990
Orchard Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
520 LoftsThe DixonStudio,1BA$1,304
Hidden Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,330
The HiveDelta 1HStudio,1BA$1,341
Oak Hollow ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,440
Fairmont PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,444
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$1,470
Valley ParkA1RP1BR,1BA$1,484

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, PA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2 BR / 2 BA Model at Cambridge House Apartments in the in the West Bethlehem neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 1015 Model at Apartments at The Mill starting at $1,947 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cambridge House Apartments2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.45
Apartments at The Mill2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 10152BR,2BA$1.92
Riverfront LoftsRiverfront Loft 111BR,1BA$2.11
Hidden Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
The LandingsHawk1BR,1BA$2.04
Orchard Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
1017 Hamilton St, Fl 1, Unit 3021017 Hamilton St, Fl 11BR,1BA$1.93
Valley ParkA1R1BR,1BA$2.18
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$2.19
Adelaide Mills Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.57

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Pennsylvania including East Side, Allentown, and the greater Allentown area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Side is at Adelaide Mills Apartments listed at $990.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment is $1,015 at Adelaide Mills Apartments.

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

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

What is the most affordable East Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Landings and starts from $2,449.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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

Written by: Jodi I

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

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.