Cheap Homes for Rent in South Side Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $1,200 (7 Rentals)

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property at 412 Oak St

412 Oak St

AllentownPA18102
property at 31 S Franklin St

31 S Franklin St

AllentownPA18102
property at 1022 S 10th St

1022 S 10th St

AllentownPA18103

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
Allen Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, PA

As of September 14, 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 1617 W Turner St Model at 1617 W Turner St, Unit 1 starting at $1,300 with a $1.08 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
1617 W Turner St, Unit 11617 W Turner St1BR,1BA$1.08
Summit Ridge Luxury ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.21
3054 S Pike Ave, Unit B3054 S Pike Ave2BR,2BA$1.88
Whitestone Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 727 sqft1BR,1BA$1.98
Executive Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.86
520 LoftsThe Jordan1BR,1BA$2.27
The HiveDelta 4HStudio ,1BA$2.16
Allen Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Side, Allentown, PA

Ranked #12

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Side

What type of rentals are currently available in South Side?

There are currently 293 Apartments for Rent in South Side, PA with pricing that ranges from $885 to $3,437. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Side ranging from $1,275 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Side ranges from $1,275 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,062.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Side range from $1,500 to $3,175, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,100.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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