
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Allentown Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $1,050 (31 Rentals)


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2118 Bedford Ave, Unit 2

616 Lillian St

23 Millbridge St

2302-2304 Baltic Wy

2204 E Carson St

138 Linnview Ave
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1309 E Carson St

22 Soffel St

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53 Bates St, Unit 53 Bates Apt 2

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3301 Iowa St, Unit 1

11 Kosciusko Way

1221 E Carson St

2616 Shawhan Ave
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1335 Methyl St

326 Longmore Ave

1927 Fox Wy

2118 Bedford Ave

616 Lillian St

960 Agnew Rd

2824 Salisbury St
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640 Lillian St

109 Kenova St

207 Wilbur St

102 Eads St

147 Moultrie St

1043 Mt Oliver St

1609 Methyl St
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198 St Joseph St

132 Charles St

128 Sherman Ave
Allentown, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Allentown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown Studio Apartments | $1,559 | $860 | $4,500 |
| Allentown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $800 | $6,538 |
| Allentown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,263 | $895 | $5,682 |
Allentown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $1,050 | $4,318 |
| Allentown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $1,495 | $2,300 |
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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 $1,254.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Allentown?
The cheapest apartment in Allentown is 1411 W North Ave which is listed at $1,577, while the average apartment in Allentown costs $2,199.
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 64 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 $421 which is $1,778 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Allentown.
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