
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $500 (26 Rentals)
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230 N 10th St

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620 W Chew St

342 N Eighth St

218 N Madison St
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1320 Hamilton St, Unit apt rear

Franklin Park

1320 Hamilton St

Phoebe Apartments, a Senior Living Community
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South Side, Allentown, PA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Side Studio Apartments | $1,601 | $885 | $2,378 |
South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $965 | $3,440 |
South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,207 | $1,300 | $5,269 |
South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,096 | $1,525 | $3,400 |
South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Side Neighborhood of Allentown, PA.
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Cheapest Available South Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Side area of Allentown, PA is a Studio unit found at Franklin Park priced from $1,200. Society Hill at Lehigh Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,232. Here are the most affordable South Side apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Franklin Park | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Society Hill at Lehigh Park | Cypress | 1BR,1BA | $1,232 |
Allen Gardens Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Regency Towers | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath-600 | 1BR,1BA | $1,412 |
Bridgeview | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
Whitestone Village Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 727 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
Muhlenberg Lakeview Apartments | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Lehigh Square | 1 bedroom, 1 bath RENO | 1BR,1BA | $1,524 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, PA
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Side 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 South Side apartment is the C2BLGD-R Model at Highland Gardens Apartments, Allentown PA starting at $1,775 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Lehigh Parkway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1508 w walnut ave, Unit 2nd floor 3BD | 1508 w walnut ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.58 |
Highland Gardens Apartments, Allentown PA | C2BLGD-R | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Liberty Park at Allentown | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
Muhlenberg Lakeview Apartments | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
1339 S Howard St, Unit A | 1339 S Howard St | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
549 S 23rd St, Unit 459 | 549 S 23rd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
HIVE | Alpha 2H | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Society Hill at Lehigh Park | Elm | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.91 |
1320 Hamilton St, Unit apt rear | 1320 Hamilton St | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Franklin Park | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Side, Allentown, PA
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Best Local Schools in South Side, Allentown, PA
Hiram W Dodd Elementary School
South Mountain Middle School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Side is under $1,524.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Side?
The cheapest apartment in South Side is Society Hill at Lehigh Park which is listed at $1,232, while the average apartment in South Side costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 4 regular apartments in South 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 South Side?
Cheap apartments in South Side have an average cost of $401 which is $2,099 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Side.
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