Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elm Street District Bethlehem, PA from $700 (15 Rentals)

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Moravian House I
1 Bedroom Apartments

Moravian House I

737 Main StBethlehem, PA 18018
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Phoenix Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Phoenix Building

2 W Broad StBethlehem, PA 18018
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95 E Broad St
Studio Apartments

95 E Broad St

95 E Broad StBethlehem, PA 18018
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Madison Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Apartments

201 Hillmond StBethlehem, PA 18017
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Chelsea Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chelsea Commons

1325 Chelsea AveBethlehem, PA 18018
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Elm Street District, Bethlehem, PA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Polk on ThirdFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,220
Waters Edge Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,390
West End Village at Bethlehem1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,425
Bethlehem Towers1 BR B1BR,1BA$1,500
Fred B Rooney BuildingStudio/ One BathStudio,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elm Street District, PA

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elm Street District area is the $1.27 price per square foot 128 E North St Model at 128 E North St, Unit 2 in the in the Northeast Bethlehem neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Elm Street District apartment is the 201 Model at 1763 Madison Ave starting at $2,200 with a $1.76 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
128 E North St, Unit 2128 E North St2BR,1BA$1.27
1763 Madison Ave2012BR,2BA$1.76
1513 Maple St2BA, 2BR2BR,2BA$1.60
Riverview West Apartments2BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.43
Woodmont MewsThe Bethlehem2BR,2BA$1.91
Northfield Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1.82
29 E 4th St, Unit Apartment 129 E 4th St3BR,1BA$2.75
The Wilbur ViewsWhitaker1BR,1BA$2.60
West End Village at Bethlehem1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
Waters Edge Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Elm Street District, Bethlehem, PA

Ranked #5

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elm Street District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elm Street District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elm Street District is at Polk on Third listed at $1,220.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elm Street District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elm Street District Apartment is $1,365 at Polk on Third.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elm Street District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elm Street District is starting from $1,480 at Waters Edge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Elm Street District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elm Street District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Polk on Third and starts from $3,300.

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!