Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Lehigh Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $500 (19 Rentals)

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$1,050 - $1,950

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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10 S West 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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2110 W Walnut Street
Studio to 1 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 Studio unit found at Bridgeview priced from $1,160. Muhlenberg Lakeview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Southside Lehigh apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BridgeviewStudioStudio,1BA$1,160
Muhlenberg Lakeview Apartments2B2BR,1BA$1,200
Society Hill at Lehigh ParkCypress1BR,1BA$1,270
Executive Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,300
Colonial Crest ApartmentsOne Bedroom Traditional1BR,1BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside Lehigh, PA

As of February 19, 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 2449 W Tilghman St Model at 2449 W Tilghman St, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $1,200 with a $0.69 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
2449 W Tilghman St, Unit 2nd Floor2449 W Tilghman St1BR,1BA$0.69
Terrain on the Parkway2-Bedroom 2-Bathroom | 1,159 sqft2BR,2BA$1.66
Liberty Park ApartmentsBirch2BR,2BA$1.56
Muhlenberg Lakeview Apartments2B2BR,1BA$1.16
Austin Street Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.65
Elmtowne GardensElmtowne Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.63
Cedar Glen ApartmentsThe Hamilton1BR,1BA$1.91
128 N 11th St, Unit 3128 N 11th St2BR,1BA$1.88
Executive Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.86

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Southside Lehigh, Allentown, PA

Ranked #11

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Allentown. 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 proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Lehigh Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southside Lehigh?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southside Lehigh is at Bridgeview listed at $1,160.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southside Lehigh Apartment is $1,291 at Society Hill at Lehigh Park.

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 $1,200 at Muhlenberg Lakeview Apartments.

What is the most affordable Southside Lehigh Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southside Lehigh Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Regency Towers and starts from $3,293.

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