Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elm Street District Bethlehem, PA from $700 (34 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Elm Street District area of Bethlehem.

property at 717 W Broad St

$1,350 - $1,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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717 W Broad St

BethlehemPA18018

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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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Polk on Third
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Polk on Third

310-322 E 3rd StBethlehem, PA 18015
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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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743-745 Center St
2 Bedroom Apartments

743-745 Center St

743-745 Center StBethlehem, PA 18018

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property at 122 E Goepp St

$1,595 - $1,895

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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122 E Goepp St

BethlehemPA18018
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Lofts at Silk Mill priced from $1,495. The Gatehouse has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Elm Street District apartments for rent in Allentown, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lofts at Silk Mill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
The GatehouseType Unit 8 StudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Brighton CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,620
Dream Boyd TheatreAlpha 111BR,1BA$1,725
Riverview West Apartments2BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,750
510 FlatsB.1 1x11BR,1BA$1,800
Six10 FlatsB1.1x11BR,1BA$1,865
Monocacy Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elm Street District, PA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elm Street District area is the $1.27 price per square foot 720 High St Model at 720 High St, Unit 2nd Fl in the in the Northeast Bethlehem neighborhood starting from $2,000. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
720 High St, Unit 2nd Fl720 High St4BR,1BA$1.27
Riverview West Apartments2BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.43
741 High St, Unit 1st Floor741 High St1BR,1BA$1.29
Woodmont MewsBethlehem II2BR,2BA$2.02
Market FlatsM1 2x22BR,2BA$2.22
City Views Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.16
The Lofts at Silk Mill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Six10 FlatsB1.1x11BR,1BA$2.60
Monocacy Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.70
510 FlatsB.1 1x11BR,1BA$2.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Elm Street District, Bethlehem, PA

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Elm Street District, Bethlehem, PA

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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 The Gatehouse listed at $1,550.

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 $1,495 at The Lofts at Silk Mill.

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 $1,750 at Riverview West Apartments.

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