
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $700 (36 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Side area of Allentown.


336 N Ninth St

Allen Flats

742 N 6th St

818 Walnut St

717 N 7th St

841 N 7th St

615 N Eighth St

388.5 Greenleaf St
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Congress Apartment Homes

620 W Chew St

230 N Hazel St, Unit 1BR with Garage and Yard

401 N Eighth St

325 N Eighth St

Hidden Village Apartments

402 Ridge Ave

919 N 6th St

740 N Eighth St
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Fairmont Place

Orchard Hills
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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 | $1,467 | $885 | $1,915 |
East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,569 | $995 | $2,650 |
East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,925 | $1,250 | $3,327 |
East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,842 | $1,350 | $2,413 |
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There are currently 36 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 $1,050. Orchard Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. 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 | $1,050 |
Orchard Hills | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Congress Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 670 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Hidden Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
The Hive | Delta 1H | Studio,1BA | $1,343 |
Fairmont Place | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,429 |
520 Lofts | The Alton | Studio,1BA | $1,441 |
Center Square Lofts West | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,484 |
Oak Hollow Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,490 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, PA
As of October 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.74 price per square foot Small Loft Model at Rittersville Lofts in the in the West Bethlehem neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 1 BEDROOM Model at The Mills starting at $1,610 with a $1.58 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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Rittersville Lofts | Small Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
The Mills | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Apartments at The Mill | 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 1015 | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
Orchard Hills | 2.15 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
867 Ulster St | 3 Beds, 1.5 baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.70 |
Austin Street Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Fairmont Place | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
837 W Liberty St, Unit 2nd Floor | 837 W Liberty St | 3BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Congress Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath - 829 sqft | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.88 |
Hidden Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Best Local Schools in East Side, Allentown, PA
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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 $1,100 at Orchard Hills.
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 $1,250 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 by OneWall and starts from $2,413.
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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