Cheap Homes for Rent in Southside Lehigh Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $1,300 (8 Rentals)

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1853 S Church St

AllentownPA18103

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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 Society Hill at Lehigh Park priced from $1,276. South Mountain Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,335. Here are the most affordable Southside Lehigh apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Society Hill at Lehigh ParkCypress1BR,1BA$1,276
South Mountain Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 700 sqft1BR,1BA$1,335
High Pointe ApartmentsHigh Pointe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside Lehigh, PA

As of May 28, 2025 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 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 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
Highland Gardens Apartments, Allentown PAC2BLGD-R2BR,2BA$1.27
Apartments at The Mill2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom w/ Loft - 12752BR,2BA$1.75
Cedar Glen ApartmentsThe Lafayette2BR,1.5BA$1.75
Liberty Park at Allentown2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.72
Muhlenberg Lakeview Apartments2B2BR,1BA$1.43
549 S 23rd St, Unit 459549 S 23rd St1BR,1BA$1.28
Colonial Crest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1.5BA$1.96
Allen Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.84
South Mountain Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 700 sqft1BR,1BA$1.91

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southside Lehigh

What type of rentals are currently available in Southside Lehigh?

There are currently 238 Apartments for Rent in Southside Lehigh, PA with pricing that ranges from $965 to $4,951. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southside Lehigh ranging from $1,300 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southside Lehigh?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southside Lehigh ranges from $1,300 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,841.

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