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

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312 N 6th 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
1 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 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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200 N Halstead St
1 Bedroom Apartments

200 N Halstead St

200 N Halstead StAllentown, PA 18109
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property at 29 2nd St

29 2nd St

CatasauquaPA18032

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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 Congress Apartment Homes priced from $1,275. Parkview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,314. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$1,275
Parkview Apartments1BR/1BA - Third Floor1BR,1BA$1,314
Lehigh PlazaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,510
Stonehenge Court Apartments1 BR, 1 Bath, 1st floor1BR,1BA$1,525
The Landings by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,598
Center Square Lofts WestS2.1Studio,1BA$1,617
Valley ParkA1R1BR,1BA$1,619
Oak Hollow ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,650
Riverfront LoftsLarge 1BR Loft Style Apartment1BR,1BA$1,695
Jordan View Parke ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, PA

As of June 03, 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 West Bethlehem neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 2D.1.L-S Model at STRATA Symphony starting at $3,225 with a $2.28 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.
Riverfront LoftsLarge 3BR Loft3BR,2BA$2.18
STRATA Symphony2D.1.L-S2BR,2BA$2.28
691 Trump StSmall Loft1BR,1BA$1.74
Apartments at The Mill2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 10152BR,2BA$1.92
Oak Hollow ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.96
The Landings by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.04
Stonehenge Court Apartments1 BR, 1 Bath, 1st floor1BR,1BA$2.13
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$1.90
390 W Greenleaf St, Unit 390 W Greenleaf 1st F390 W Greenleaf St1BR,1BA$1.92
Parkview Apartments1BR/1BA - Third Floor1BR,1BA$2.09

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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 a cheap apartment in East Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Side is under $1,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side?

The cheapest apartment in East Side is Congress Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in East Side costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Side?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in East Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Side?

Cheap apartments in East Side have an average cost of $785 which is $1,715 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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