
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Allentown Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (198 Rentals)
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26 Allen St

26 Allen St

207 Dunseith St, Unit ROOM FOR RENT, Unit ROOM FOR RENT

2059 Fair Ave

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207 Boggs Ave

2116 Bedford Ave, Unit Rear, Unit Rear

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141 Oneida St

South Side Apartments

2222 Broadway Ave
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744 Proctor Wy

107 S 12th St

2404 Charcot St, Unit Charcot unit 1

1533 Arlington Ave

1 St Martin St

316 Belonda St

Park View Apartments

216 Oneida St

440 Hays Ave

144-146-146 Frederick St
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2332 Arlington Ave

922 Western Ave

322 Hays Ave

1402 W Sycamore St

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817 Anaheim St

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1401 Sarah St, Unit 2, Unit 2

2312 Eccles St

1919 Larkins Wy

126 Cologne St

17 Amanda St
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2022 Plainview Ave, Unit 2nd floor

1408 Methyl St

104 Brownsville Rd

651 Hollace St

955 E Warrington Ave

Southcrest Heights

1653 Suburban Ave

138 S 24th St

2300 Arlington Ave

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2314 Broadway Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

453 Edith St

406 Kingsboro St

23 Bedford Square

134 Pius St

2642 Quarry St

709-711-711 Industry St

21-23-23 Bailey Ave

1611 Westmont Ave

749 Hampshire Ave
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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 | $1,558 | $799 | $4,500 |
| Allentown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,997 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Allentown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,307 | $950 | $7,985 |
| Allentown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,117 | $1,095 | $7,656 |
| Allentown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,139 | $1,600 | $3,200 |
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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 $980. Southcrest Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,030. 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 | $980 |
| Southcrest Heights | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| City View Apartments | Style 05 | Studio,1BA | $1,178 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allentown, PA
As of April 17, 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 1411 W North Ave starting at $1,577 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Allegheny West 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 |
| 1411 W North Ave | single family home | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 1327 Rutherford Ave, Unit 1327 rutherford avenue #2 | 1327 Rutherford Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 817 Anaheim St | 817 Anaheim St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 403 Ormsby Ave, Unit Apt. 1 | 403 Ormsby Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 1659 Methyl St | 1659 Methyl St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 2314 Broadway Ave, Unit 2 | 2314 Broadway Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 3111 Northview St, Unit 3111 Northview #2 | 3111 Northview St | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| 207 Boggs Ave | 207 Boggs Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 2116 Bedford Ave, Unit Rear | 2116 Bedford Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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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 $1,178.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Allentown?
The cheapest apartment in Allentown is Southcrest Heights which is listed at $1,030, while the average apartment in Allentown costs $12,888.
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 74 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 $267 which is $12,621 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Allentown.
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Besides Pittsburgh's yearly homage to pickles, nationally recognized football team, and coinage of the word "yinz," the city is also known for its renowned higher education opportunities.

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