
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Allentown Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (145 Rentals)
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2059 Fair Ave

709-711-711 Industry St

1416 Alton St

2126 E Carson St

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207 Boggs Ave, Unit boggs ave apt 3

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2222 Broadway Ave

744 Proctor Wy

21 Kosciusko Way
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3110 Niagara St, Unit 2

440 Hays Ave

Park View Apartments

2232 Broadway Ave

316 Belonda St

1221 E Carson St

144-146-146 Frederick St

1851 Capital Ave

322 Hays Ave

1 St Martin St
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2216 Arlington Ave

17 Amanda St

1533 Arlington Ave

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236 Meyran Ave

835 Boggs Ave

1114 Sarah St

955 E Warrington Ave

126 Cologne St

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Southcrest Heights

116 Kearsarge St
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475 Norton St

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406 Grace St, Unit 2nd Floor

922 Western Ave

3221 Joe Hammer Sq

70 Millbridge St

2300 Arlington Ave

986 E Warrington Ave

1818 Larkins Wy

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2314 Broadway Ave, Unit 2

275 Lelia St
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406 Kingsboro St

453 Edith St

2312 Eccles St

107 S 12th St

104 S 18th St

2512 Sarah St

724 Wills St

180 Oneida St

2642 Quarry St

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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 | $1,451 | $799 | $4,500 |
| Allentown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $750 | $7,162 |
| Allentown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,340 | $900 | $7,763 |
| Allentown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,307 | $1,095 | $10,000+ |
| Allentown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,600 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Available Allentown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Allentown area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Park View Apartments priced from $925. 3217-3219 Camp Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $994. Here are the most affordable Allentown apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Apartments | ST-A | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| 3217-3219 Camp Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $994 |
| Fallowfield Apartments | 2 BD / 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| 2512 Sarah St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| City View Apartments | Style 15 | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| 552 Freeland St | Single family home | 4BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Terminal 21 | A12 One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allentown, PA
As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Allentown area is the $0.73 price per square foot 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Allentown apartment is the Single family home Model at 552 Freeland St starting at $1,190 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Allentown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence | 331 Clarence Street | 4BR,2BA | $0.73 |
| 552 Freeland St | Single family home | 4BR,1BA | $0.66 |
| 1411 W North Ave | single family home | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 546 Southern Ave, Unit Apt 2 | 546 Southern Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 207 Boggs Ave, Unit boggs ave apt 3 | 207 Boggs Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| 1659 Methyl St | 1659 Methyl St | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 2512 Sarah St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 2314 Broadway Ave, Unit 2 | 2314 Broadway Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 3217-3219 Camp Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 406 Grace St, Unit 2nd Floor | 406 Grace St | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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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 $1,279.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Allentown?
The cheapest apartment in Allentown is 2512 Sarah St which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Allentown costs $10,832.
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 33 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 $437 which is $10,395 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Allentown.
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