
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elm Street District Bethlehem, PA from $700 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Elm Street District area of Bethlehem.


Polk on Third

Bethlehem Towers

Market Flats

829 E 4th St
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626 E 5th St

11 W 2nd St

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1001 Main St, Unit 1001-1

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304 E Broad St, Unit 1

Moravian House I
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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 | $1,521 | $1,220 | $1,775 |
| Elm Street District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $1,345 | $2,200 |
| Elm Street District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,275 | $1,500 | $3,200 |
| Elm Street District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,524 | $2,100 | $3,300 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 17 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. West End Village at Bethlehem has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,425. 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 |
| West End Village at Bethlehem | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Bethlehem Towers | 1 BR B | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Fred B Rooney Building | Studio/ One Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,671 |
| 510 Flats | B.2 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,719 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elm Street District, PA
As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elm Street District area is the $1.21 price per square foot 4 W Garrison St Model at 4 W Garrison St, Unit 4 West Garrison in the in the Northeast Bethlehem neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Elm Street District apartment is the 2BR, 1 Bath Model at Riverview West Apartments starting at $1,750 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the West 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 W Garrison St, Unit 4 West Garrison | 4 W Garrison St | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Riverview West Apartments | 2BR, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Six10 Flats | A2.2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| Northfield Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 514 Main St, Unit Apt #2 | 514 Main St | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Woodmont Mews | Lehigh | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Bethlehem Towers | 2 BR W/ Dining Room | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.91 |
| 29 E 4th St, Unit Apartment 1 | 29 E 4th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Taylor Flats | T1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| West End Village at Bethlehem | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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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 $1,840.
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 $2,433.
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 $518 which is $1,915 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elm Street District.
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