Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $700 (71 Rentals)

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property at 427 N 5th St

$1,175 - $1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 6

427 N 5th St

AllentownPA18102

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property at 535 Tilghman St

$1,595 - $1,895

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

535 Tilghman 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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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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520 Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 Lofts

520 Hamilton StAllentown, PA 18101
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The Hive
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hive

107 N 7th StAllentown, PA 18101
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property at 438 N 7th St

$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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438 N 7th St

AllentownPA18102
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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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Riverview Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Lofts

114-122 W Allen StAllentown, PA 18102
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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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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 1 Bed unit found at Orchard Hills priced from $1,125. Congress Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,180. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$1,180
Hidden Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,330
Parkview Apartments1BR/1BA - on the Ground Level Fl.1BR,1BA$1,354
Valley ParkA1P1BR,1BA$1,424
Lehigh PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,440
Cambridge House Apartments2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$1,500
Center Square Lofts WestS2.1Studio,1BA$1,563
Fairmont PlaceB22BR,2BA$1,594

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, PA

As of June 05, 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 $2,052 with a $2.02 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$2.02
Rittersville Lofts4th Floor Small Loft1BR,1BA$1.85
Olympic GardensA11BR,1BA$1.81
Fairmont PlaceA2R1BR,1BA$1.87
Hidden Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
The HiveAlp1.1HA1BR,1BA$2.06
Orchard Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
1017 Hamilton St, Fl 1, Unit 3021017 Hamilton St, Fl 11BR,1BA$1.93
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$1.76

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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

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

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 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 $1,275 at Orchard Hills.

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