Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $700 (29 Rentals)

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818 Walnut St

AllentownPA18102

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Overlook Park
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Overlook Park

445 Hanover AveAllentown, PA 18109
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West Turner Residences 62+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Turner Residences 62+

449-499 W Turner StAllentown, PA 18102
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Jordan Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jordan Lofts

645 N Jordan StAllentown, PA 18102
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Riverbend Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverbend Apartments

250 S Penn StAllentown, PA 18102
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440 N 9th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

440 N 9th St

440 N 9th StAllentown, PA 18102
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Washington Crossing
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Crossing

509-615 E Mosser StAllentown, PA 18109
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The Farr Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Farr Lofts

739 W Hamilton StAllentown, PA 18101
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802 E Turner St
1 Bedroom Apartments

802 E Turner St

802 E Turner StAllentown, PA 18109
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200 N Halstead St
1 Bedroom Apartments

200 N Halstead St

200 N Halstead StAllentown, PA 18109
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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 Allen Flats priced from $1,050. Congress Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,210. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Allen FlatsModel NameStudio,1BA$1,050
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$1,210
802 E Turner St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Hidden Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,270
Oak Hollow ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
The HiveDelta 6HStudio,1BA$1,411
The Hamilton at Grand PlazaDelta 1Studio,1BA$1,450
Strata FlatsST.B-SStudio,1BA$1,462
Center Square Lofts WestS1Studio,1BA$1,500
520 LoftsThe Jordan1BR,1BA$1,535

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, PA

As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.43 price per square foot 512 N 7th St Model at 512 N 7th St in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 2 BEDROOMS Model at The Mills starting at $2,235 with a $1.75 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
512 N 7th St512 N 7th St3BR,1BA$1.43
The Mills2 BEDROOMS2BR,2BA$1.75
The Landings by OneWallTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.09
Rittersville LoftsSmall Loft1BR,1BA$1.74
Apartments at The Mill2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 10152BR,2BA$1.87
867 Ulster St3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.80
Summit Ridge Luxury ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.21
Hidden Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
The HiveDelta 6HStudio ,1BA$2.02
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$1.81

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East Side, Allentown, PA

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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 Allen Flats listed at $1,050.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment is $1,250 at 802 E Turner St.

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 $1,834 at Valley Park.

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 $2,224.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.