
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Allentown Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $850 (37 Rentals)


475 Norton St

47 Bates St

469 Norton St

100 S 13th St

231 Ulysses St

402-404 Sweetbriar St

311 Augusta

3225 Joe Hammer Square, Unit 2
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1114 Sarah St

1408 Methyl St

21-23-23 Bailey Ave

3157 Josephine St

108 Stamm Ave

1509 Rockland Ave

138 Linnview Ave

343 McKee Pl

2404 S 18th St
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214 Oneida St

1659 Methyl St, Unit 1659

112-114 Pauline Pl, Unit 112

28 Wenzell Pl

30 S 13th St

4103 Allequippa St

City View Apartments

2630 Edwards Wy

1824 Fox Way, Unit Rear
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315-315 Birmingham Ave

3217-3219 Camp Street

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Forbes Avenue Suites

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1118 E Carson St

Skyline Terrace
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Allentown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown Studio Apartments | $1,428 | $905 | $4,500 |
| Allentown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $755 | $4,500 |
Allentown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,320 | $850 | $7,080 |
| Allentown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,124 | $895 | $5,997 |
| Allentown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $1,350 | $2,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Allentown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Allentown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Allentown is under $1,205.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Allentown?
The cheapest apartment in Allentown is Fallowfield Apartments which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Allentown costs $4,637.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Allentown?
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 38 regular apartments in Allentown 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 Allentown?
Cheap apartments in Allentown have an average cost of $310 which is $4,327 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Allentown.
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