
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elm Street District Bethlehem, PA from $700 (18 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Elm Street District area of Bethlehem.


Bethlehem Towers

1320-1322 Chelsea Ave

1322 Chelsea Ave

1428 Center St

128 W 4th St
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50 E Broad St

612 E Morton St, Unit #1

716 E 4th St

134 E Broad St

14 W Church St

Moravian House I
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95 E Broad St

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Chelsea Commons

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Elm Street District, Bethlehem, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elm Street District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Street District Studio Apartments | $1,509 | $1,220 | $1,775 |
| Elm Street District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $1,249 | $7,000 |
| Elm Street District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,171 | $1,560 | $3,200 |
| Elm Street District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,698 | $2,200 | $3,300 |
| Elm Street District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Elm Street District Neighborhood of Bethlehem, PA.
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Cheapest Available Elm Street District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elm Street District area of Allentown, PA is a Studio unit found at Polk on Third priced from $1,220. Waters Edge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,390. Here are the most affordable Elm Street District apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk on Third | Furnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,220 |
| Waters Edge Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
| West End Village at Bethlehem | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Bethlehem Towers | 1 BR B | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Dream Boyd Theatre | Delta 2 | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elm Street District, PA
As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elm Street District area is the $1.76 price per square foot 201 Model at 1763 Madison Ave in the in the Northeast Bethlehem neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Elm Street District apartment is the 2BA, 2BR Model at 1513 Maple St starting at $2,000 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Northeast Bethlehem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elm Street District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1763 Madison Ave | 201 | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| 1513 Maple St | 2BA, 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Riverview West Apartments | 2BR, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Taylor Flats | T5 | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| Northfield Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Woodmont Mews | Lafayette | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Market Flats | M3 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| The Wilbur Views | Ulmann | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| West End Village at Bethlehem | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Waters Edge Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elm Street District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Elm Street District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elm Street District is under $1,955.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elm Street District?
The cheapest apartment in Elm Street District is Polk on Third which is listed at $1,365, while the average apartment in Elm Street District costs $2,647.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elm Street District?
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 4 regular apartments in Elm Street District 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 Elm Street District?
Cheap apartments in Elm Street District have an average cost of $491 which is $2,156 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elm Street District.
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