Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Lehigh Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $500 (52 Rentals)

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$1,195

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139 N 10th St

AllentownPA18102

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Riverbend Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverbend Apartments

250 S Penn StAllentown, PA 18102
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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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Elmtowne Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elmtowne Gardens

302-338 S 15th StAllentown, PA 18102
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Wynnewood Greens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wynnewood Greens

2415 Allenbrook DrAllentown, PA 18103
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520 Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 Lofts

520 Hamilton StAllentown, PA 18101
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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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628-633 S Fawn St
1 Bedroom Apartments

628-633 S Fawn St

628-633 S Fawn StAllentown, PA 18103
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2110 W Walnut Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2110 W Walnut Street

2110-2126 W Walnut StAllentown, PA 18104
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Mill Run Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mill Run Apartments

251 Powder Mill LnEmmaus, PA 18049
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Southside Lehigh, Allentown, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southside Lehigh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside Lehigh area of Allentown, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Executive Apartments priced from $1,300. Colonial Crest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,315. Here are the most affordable Southside Lehigh apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Executive Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
Colonial Crest ApartmentsOne Bedroom Traditional1BR,1BA$1,315
Devonshire Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,330
Society Hill at Lehigh ParkMaple1BR,1BA$1,349
South Mountain Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 700 sqft1BR,1BA$1,380
Center Square Lofts WestS2.1Studio,1BA$1,426
Whitestone Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 739 sqft1BR,1BA$1,465
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1,485

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside Lehigh, PA

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside Lehigh 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 Southside Lehigh apartment is the 2-Bedroom 2-Bathroom | 1,159 sqft Model at Terrain on the Parkway starting at $2,125 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Lehigh Parkway neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside Lehigh 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
Terrain on the Parkway2-Bedroom 2-Bathroom | 1,159 sqft2BR,2BA$1.83
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1.56
Colonial Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1.5BA$2.06
South Mountain Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath - 800 sqft2BR,1.5BA$2.00
1201 S 24th St, Unit 11201 S 24th St1BR,1BA$2.00
Whitestone Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 727 sqft1BR,1BA$2.03
Executive Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.86
1017 Hamilton St, Fl 1, Unit 3021017 Hamilton St, Fl 11BR,1BA$1.93
339 Chestnut St, Unit 302339 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Lehigh Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southside Lehigh Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southside Lehigh Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southside Lehigh is starting from $1,393 at Society Hill at Lehigh Park.

What is the most affordable Southside Lehigh Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southside Lehigh Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Devonshire Park Apartments and starts from $2,000.

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