Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Allentown, PA from $500 (8 Rentals)

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Franklin Park
$1,200 - $1,750
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Franklin Park

417 North 15th StreetAllentown, PA 18102
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Julian Court

1521 W Union StAllentown, PA 18102
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Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of Allentown, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Muhlenberg Lakeview Apartments priced from $1,200. Franklin Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Muhlenberg Lakeview Apartments2B2BR,1BA$1,200
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200
Tremont ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, PA

As of March 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End 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 West End apartment is the B1 Model at Springhouse Townhomes starting at $2,728 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End 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
Springhouse TownhomesB12BR,2BA$1.72
Spring ViewSequoia2BR,2BA$1.60
Penn Crest Apartments3 BR3BR,2BA$1.76
Highland Gardens ApartmentsC2B2BR2BR,2BA$1.63
3721 Broadway, Unit Apartment 23721 Broadway2BR,1BA$1.63
Muhlenberg Lakeview Apartments2B2BR,1BA$1.16
2110-2126 W Walnut St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.48
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1.56
848 N 16th St, Unit 4848 N 16th St2BR,1BA$1.84

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West End, Allentown, PA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Pennsylvania, including Allentown. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in West End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West End?

Cheap apartments in West End have an average cost of $132 which is $1,778 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.

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