Cheap Apartments for Rent in Emerald, PA from $1,100 (33 Rentals)

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Tremont Apartments
$1,380 - $1,680
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Tremont Apartments

2325 W Livingston StAllentown, PA 18104
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High Pointe Apartments
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$1,415 - $1,790
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High Pointe Apartments

402 S 15th StAllentown, PA 18102
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Regency Towers
$1,591 - $3,226
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Regency Towers

1600 Lehigh Pky EAllentown, PA 18103
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Hampshire House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hampshire House

1500 Hamilton StAllentown, PA 18102
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105 2nd St
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105 2nd St

105 2nd StSlatington, PA 18080
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718 E 18th St
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718 E 18th St

718 E 18th StNorthampton, PA 18067
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Dery Silk Mill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dery Silk Mill

101-113 Race StCatasauqua, PA 18032
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Strata Flats
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Strata Flats

27 N 7th StAllentown, PA 18101
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Emerald, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Emerald Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Emerald, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Orchard Hills in the East Side neighborhood priced from $1,125. Franklin Park in the Lehigh Parkway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Emerald apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,200
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$1,205
Lehigh ValleyOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Parkview Apartments1BR/1BA - on the Ground Level Fl.1BR,1BA$1,354
Tremont ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,380
Valley ParkA1P1BR,1BA$1,424
Mickley Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,430
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1,485
Helfrich SpringsSTUDIO AStudio,1BA$1,580

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald, PA and Nearby

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerald area is the $1.56 price per square foot The Luxembourg Model at The Lakes in the in the Lehigh Parkway neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Emerald apartment is the 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 1015 Model at Apartments at The Mill starting at $2,052 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerald apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The LakesThe Luxembourg3BR,2BA$1.56
Apartments at The Mill2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 10152BR,2BA$2.02
Hampshire House1 BR1BR,1BA$1.56
Fairmont PlaceA2R1BR,1BA$1.87
Hidden Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Orchard Hills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Lehigh ValleyOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
Highland Gardens Apartments, Allentown PAV1BR1BR,1BA$1.86
Congress Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 670 sqft1BR,1BA$1.76
Franklin ParkStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.90

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerald Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Emerald Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Emerald Apartment is $1,125 at Orchard Hills.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Emerald Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Emerald is starting from $1,275 at Orchard Hills.

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