Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $500 (60 Rentals)

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223 N 16th St, Unit 1
$1,095
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223 N 16th St, Unit 1

223 N 16th StAllentown, PA 18102
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High Pointe Apartments
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$1,415 - $1,790
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 10

High Pointe Apartments

402 S 15th StAllentown, PA 18102
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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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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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Julian Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Julian Court

1521 W Union StAllentown, PA 18102
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Trout Run Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trout Run Apartments

820 W Tioga StAllentown, PA 18103
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Hampshire House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hampshire House

1500 Hamilton StAllentown, PA 18102
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520 Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 Lofts

520 Hamilton StAllentown, PA 18101
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Elmtowne Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elmtowne Gardens

302-338 S 15th StAllentown, PA 18102
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The Hive
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hive

107 N 7th StAllentown, PA 18101
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Wynnewood Greens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wynnewood Greens

2415 Allenbrook DrAllentown, PA 18103
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South Side, Allentown, PA Local Guide

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. Executive Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable South Side apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200
Executive Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
Devonshire Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,330
Allen Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,400
Whitestone Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 739 sqft1BR,1BA$1,475
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1,485
Bridgeview1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,525
Society Hill at Lehigh ParkCypress1BR,1BA$1,528

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, PA

As of June 08, 2026 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 1 BR Model at Hampshire House starting at $1,485 with a $1.56 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1508 w walnut ave, Unit 2nd floor 3BD1508 w walnut ave3BR,1.5BA$0.58
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1.56
Summit Ridge Luxury ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.21
The HiveAlp1.1HA1BR,1BA$2.04
1017 Hamilton St, Fl 1, Unit 3021017 Hamilton St, Fl 11BR,1BA$1.93
South Mountain Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 700 sqft1BR,1BA$2.19
Executive Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.86
Allen Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$2.15
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.90
223 N 16th St, Unit 1223 N 16th St1BR,1BA$2.19

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including South Side, Allentown, and the greater Allentown area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Side Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment is $1,300 at Executive Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Side is starting from $1,400 at Executive Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Franklin Park and starts from $1,750.

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