
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $700 (27 Rentals)
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42 N Eighth St

Allen Flats

34 S Penn St

210 W Gordon St

521 N Ninth St
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336 N Ninth St

114 N 5th St

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402 Ridge Ave

140 N 7th St

390 W Greenleaf St, Unit 390 W Greenleaf 1st F
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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 |
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East Side Studio Apartments | $1,693 | $885 | $2,609 |
East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,815 | $900 | $2,761 |
East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,214 | $1,150 | $5,341 |
East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,271 | $1,350 | $4,142 |
East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Side Neighborhood of Allentown, PA.
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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 Allen Flats priced from $1,025. Congress Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,260. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Allen Flats | Model Name | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
Congress Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 670 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,260 |
107 S Jerome St | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,475 |
The Hamilton at Grand Plaza | Delta 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
The Landings by OneWall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,554 |
Valley Park | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,654 |
520 Lofts | The Jordan | 1BR,1BA | $1,655 |
HIVE | Alpha 2H | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
Center Square Lofts West | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, PA
As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $2.18 price per square foot Large 3BR Loft Model at Riverfront Lofts in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 2 BEDROOMS Model at The Mills starting at $2,210 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the West Bethlehem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Riverfront Lofts | Large 3BR Loft | 3BR,2BA | $2.18 |
The Mills | 2 BEDROOMS | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
218 N 5th St, Unit 2 | 218 N 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
691 Trump St | Small Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
HIVE | Alpha 2H | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Oak Hollow Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Lehigh Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
The Landings by OneWall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Congress Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 670 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
390 W Greenleaf St, Unit 390 W Greenleaf 1st F | 390 W Greenleaf St | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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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 Allen Flats listed at $1,025.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment is $1,125 at Allen Flats.
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 $1,390 at Allen Flats.
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 by OneWall and starts from $2,349.
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