Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Fairgounds Historic District Allentown, PA from $700 (29 Rentals)

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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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The Farr Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Farr Lofts

739 W Hamilton StAllentown, PA 18101
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Old Fairgounds Historic District, Allentown, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Fairgounds Historic District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Fairgounds Historic District area of Allentown, PA is a Studio unit found at Franklin Park priced from $1,200. Mickley Run Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,255. Here are the most affordable Old Fairgounds Historic District apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200
Mickley Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,255
Parkview Apartments1BR/1BA - Third Floor1BR,1BA$1,314
Center Square Lofts WestS2.1Studio,1BA$1,625
Aspen2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,645
Jordan View Parke ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$1,695
Riverfront LoftsLarge 1BR Loft Style Apartment1BR,1BA$1,695
The Hamilton at Grand PlazaDelta 4Studio,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Fairgounds Historic District, PA

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Fairgounds Historic District area is the $0.58 price per square foot 1508 w walnut ave Model at 1508 w walnut ave, Unit 2nd floor 3BD in the in the Lehigh Parkway neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Old Fairgounds Historic District apartment is the 2D.1.L-S Model at Strata Flats starting at $2,995 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Fairgounds Historic District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1508 w walnut ave, Unit 2nd floor 3BD1508 w walnut ave3BR,1.5BA$0.58
Strata Flats2D.1.L-S2BR,2BA$2.12
Aspen2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Highland Gardens Apartments, Allentown PAC2BLGD-R2BR,2BA$1.27
The Brooke by OneWallTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.94
Apartments at The Mill2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 10152BR,2BA$1.92
390 W Greenleaf St, Unit 390 W Greenleaf 1st F390 W Greenleaf St1BR,1BA$1.92
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.90
Parkview Apartments1BR/1BA - Third Floor1BR,1BA$2.09
Mickley Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18

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Old Fairgounds Historic District, Allentown, PA

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Among neighborhoods in Allentown, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Fairgounds Historic District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old Fairgounds Historic District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Fairgounds Historic District is under $1,775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Fairgounds Historic District?

The cheapest apartment in Old Fairgounds Historic District is Mickley Run Apartments which is listed at $1,255, while the average apartment in Old Fairgounds Historic District costs $2,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Fairgounds Historic District?

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 4 regular apartments in Old Fairgounds Historic District 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 Old Fairgounds Historic District?

Cheap apartments in Old Fairgounds Historic District have an average cost of $354 which is $2,146 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Fairgounds Historic District.

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